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YMB 234W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 234W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 88,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,146 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,218 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,218 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

speedo drive in gearbox insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,719 miles

Battery insecure

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 78,719 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,557 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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YMB 234W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 YMB 234W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YMB 234W registered?

YMB 234W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is YMB 234W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMB 234W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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