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YJO 607L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,956 mi
Last recorded39,956 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 607L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight play in front track rods

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,841 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 35,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,428 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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YJO 607L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJO 607L, 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 YJO 607L registered?

YJO 607L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YJO 607L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 607L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJO 607L have outstanding finance?

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