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DAC 822J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,009 mi
Last recorded20,009 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 822J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 20,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 19,966 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 19,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 18,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 17,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 17,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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DAC 822J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 DAC 822J, 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 55 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 DAC 822J registered?

DAC 822J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is DAC 822J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAC 822J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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