MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YJA 369L safe to buy?
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