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YYB 198S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 198S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,029 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 62,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YYB 198S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYB 198S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYB 198S registered?

YYB 198S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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