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YMS 582R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMS 582R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,205 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,804 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 72,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 72,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,048 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leak at engine

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 70,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 70,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,419 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 70,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 68,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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YMS 582R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 YMS 582R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMS 582R registered?

YMS 582R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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