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YOO 512X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOO 512X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,915 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 62,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 61,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,241 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 61,241 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,906 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,276 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 60,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn inner u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,555 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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YOO 512X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 YOO 512X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOO 512X registered?

YOO 512X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is YOO 512X safe to buy?

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