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YNF 215S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,426 mi
Last recorded70,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 215S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,425 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,021 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front floor pans corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front floor pans corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,859 miles

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

slight insecurity rear no plate

Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,859 miles

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

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

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

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

slight insecurity rear no plate

Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

play in steering column mounts

wear in handbrake lever pivots

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

play in steering column mounts

wear in handbrake lever pivots

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,619 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 68,551 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 68,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,442 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YNF 215S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 YNF 215S, 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 48 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 YNF 215S registered?

YNF 215S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 5 April 1978.

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The MOT history for YNF 215S shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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