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YHR 117K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,753 mi
Last recorded26,753 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHR 117K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,111 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,111 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,752 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,317 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 25,317 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,735 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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YHR 117K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHR 117K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHR 117K registered?

YHR 117K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is YHR 117K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHR 117K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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