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YJR 26T

1993 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJR 26T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust on all suspension parts

Fail 20 Oct 2018 63,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust on all suspension parts

Pass 4 May 2017 62,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,417 miles

N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE

Fail 8 Sep 2008 58,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 58,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,789 miles

OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body sills in poor condition

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jul 2006 56,907 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body sills in poor condition

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2005 55,878 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOT SPLIT

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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YJR 26T is a 1993 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJR 26T, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJR 26T registered?

YJR 26T is a 1993 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 July 1993.

Is YJR 26T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJR 26T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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