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YOD 10L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,789 mi
Last recorded56,789 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 10L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,789 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage to o/s/f/ chassis outrigger

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,425 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,425 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt inner (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,975 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,392 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,953 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,953 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,556 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 54,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

indicators flashing slow on tickover

Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,173 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,173 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,890 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,463 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,641 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,407 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,769 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 51,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YOD 10L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 YOD 10L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOD 10L registered?

YOD 10L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YOD 10L safe to buy?

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