MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YMU 998T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 YMU 998T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YMU 998T registered?
YMU 998T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 12 March 1979.
Is YMU 998T safe to buy?
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