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YLW 637H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 637H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,707 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 96,707 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column locking device insecure (pinch bolt) (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,394 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 95,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight play nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,164 miles

slight noise when rotating front wheels

slight play offside front lower trunnion

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,616 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 93,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

slight play both front lower trunnions

Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,840 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise when offside front wheel rotated

Slight play both front lower trunnions

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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YLW 637H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 YLW 637H, 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 56 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 YLW 637H registered?

YLW 637H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1970.

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The MOT history for YLW 637H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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