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YTH 190N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTH 190N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 87,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,789 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in n/s track arm

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,288 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,288 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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YTH 190N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 YTH 190N, 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 52 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 YTH 190N registered?

YTH 190N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is YTH 190N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTH 190N shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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