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YMA 376S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,213 mi
Last recorded6,213 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 376S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 6,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 5,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 4,328 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 4,328 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,907 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 3,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 3,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,803 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 1,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,026 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YMA 376S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMA 376S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YMA 376S?

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What year was YMA 376S registered?

YMA 376S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is YMA 376S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMA 376S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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