MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear slight cracking on tyre sidewall
Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre cracking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front tyre cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre cracking
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight damage to outer edge of o/s/f tyre
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
slight damage to outer edge of o/s/f tyre
n/s door handle stiff.
slight wear on brake pedal rubber.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YWV 348L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YWV 348L, 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.
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What year was YWV 348L registered?
YWV 348L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is YWV 348L safe to buy?
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