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YUA 90X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUA 90X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,437 miles

Offside corrosion underside

Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear service brake may be in need of adjustment or repair

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,134 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,157 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,157 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,845 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering Rack As Slite Play In Mounts

Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering Rack As Slite Play In Mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,689 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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YUA 90X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YUA 90X, 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 YUA 90X registered?

YUA 90X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 March 1982.

Is YUA 90X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUA 90X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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