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YTG 6T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTG 6T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2019 75,185 miles

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,933 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Slight wear in parking brake lever

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,823 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,718 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YTG 6T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTG 6T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTG 6T registered?

YTG 6T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 29 January 1979.

Is YTG 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTG 6T shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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