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YWJ 575T

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWJ 575T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,447 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 85,479 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,478 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,478 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YWJ 575T is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 YWJ 575T, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YWJ 575T registered?

YWJ 575T is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is YWJ 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWJ 575T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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