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YMK 514H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMK 514H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 87,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 87,453 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 87,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,543 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,453 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Surface corrsion on chassis

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,453 miles

extensive welded repairs to whole of underside heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,453 miles

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

extensive welded repairs to whole of underside heavily undersealed

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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YMK 514H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YMK 514H, 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

How do I check the history of YMK 514H?

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What year was YMK 514H registered?

YMK 514H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is YMK 514H safe to buy?

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