MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded at top/front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides at front holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
age related corrosion to vehicle
foot brake efficiency just passed minimum requirements - may require adjustment or repair
wiper mechanism worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear52%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front@42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear@57%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking At carburators needle jets. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking At fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At floor (chalk marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Position lamp not working Front & rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At offside front chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRont@43%. (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside & offside front. (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking Float chamber on front carb. (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play At nearside & offside front. (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger floor pan holed & corroded.
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside & offside door mirrors missing
nearside front body mounting bolt insecure
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside & offside door mirrors missing
nearside front body mounting bolt insecure.
Battery insecure
ENGINE IDLE SPEED ERRATIC
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
ENGINE IDLE SPEED ERRATIC
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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YTA 230K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 YTA 230K, 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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YTA 230K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1972.
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