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YWV 348L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 348L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,269 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,269 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 96,854 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2014 96,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,854 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 95,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 95,460 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 94,677 miles

slight damage to outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2011 94,677 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 94,289 miles

n/s door handle stiff.

slight wear on brake pedal rubber.

Pass 15 May 2009 93,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 93,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 93,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 92,952 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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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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YWV 348L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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