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YJA 369L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJA 369L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,965 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,965 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake cable rusty

Offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer shoulder

Windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside rear handbrake cable rusty

Offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer shoulder

Windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,261 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,966 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,966 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,846 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 81,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,600 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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YJA 369L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YJA 369L, 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.

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What year was YJA 369L registered?

YJA 369L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 October 1972.

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