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YOD 970L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,924 mi
Last recorded23,924 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 970L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,924 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,908 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure top mounting on steering column loose (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight seepage from a steering component

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight seepage from a steering component

Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,571 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,359 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,358 miles

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2013 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,322 miles

slight play left hand side of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,824 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,659 miles

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 970L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 970L, 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 970L registered?

YOD 970L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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