MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front s/a rusty
front floors surface rust
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Oil leak
both front s/a rusty
front floors surface rust
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YOD 692L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 692L, 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.
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What year was YOD 692L registered?
YOD 692L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is YOD 692L safe to buy?
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