MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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
Battery insecure
fuel cap sealing washer perishing
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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