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YHO 545R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,488 mi
Last recorded47,488 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 545R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,488 miles

repairs to o/s and n/s rear floors

repairs to seat belt mounting areas

repairs to sills and underbody

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

repairs to o/s and n/s rear floors

repairs to seat belt mounting areas

repairs to sills and underbody

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,688 miles

movement in steering rack

n/s headlight pattern poor

o/s lower trunnion worn

repairs to rear floors

travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in steering rack

n/s headlight pattern poor

o/s lower trunnion worn

repairs to rear floors

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,644 miles

movement in both lower trunnions

o/s and n/s rear floors weak around tie bars

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,551 miles

Oil leak

both sides front slight play steering rack and both sides front wheel bearings slight play and o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

both sides underside of car surface corrosion

temp repairs on exhaust front pipe and manifold system

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

both sides front slight play steering rack and both sides front wheel bearings slight play and o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

both sides underside of car surface corrosion

temp repairs on exhaust front pipe and manifold system

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front seats slightly loose.

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

parking brake lever travel high.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,046 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front seats slightly loose.

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

parking brake lever travel high.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,633 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leaks

rear differential oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leaks

offside parking brake efficiency low

rear differential oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,100 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

rear diff oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,975 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 24,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 24,846 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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YHO 545R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHO 545R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YHO 545R registered?

YHO 545R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 February 1977.

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