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YUO 419K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,801 mi
Last recorded45,801 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUO 419K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 45,801 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 45,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,801 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,801 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,801 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YUO 419K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YUO 419K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YUO 419K registered?

YUO 419K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is YUO 419K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUO 419K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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