MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,738 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s front + rear (2.7.2a)
all suspension front + rear bushes splitting/cracking
coil spring corroded n/s o/s front (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
n/s o/s outer floor front/centre/rear + outer sills corroded but not considered excess
o/s front chassis + n/s o/s rear boot area corroded
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s front + rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded n/s o/s front (2.4.C.1b)
n/s o/s outer floor front/centre /rear corroded
n/s o/s rear boot floor area corroded
various vehicle underbody/suspension parts corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wheel arch/o/s rear trailing suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s front + rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded n/s o/s front (2.4.C.1b)
n/s o/s outer floor front/centre /rear corroded
n/s o/s rear boot floor area corroded
various vehicle underbody/suspension parts corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)
slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear floor
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
various slight corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension parts
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Front front brake binding n/s o/s (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear brake binding n/s o/s (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust front clamp insecure
n/s rear hand brake cable return spring missing
n/s wiper blade splt
slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear floor
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
various slight corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension parts
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s o/s rear boot floor slightly holed/corroded
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
vehicle under body slightly corroded
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s o/s rear boot floor slightly holed/corroded
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
vehicle under body slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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DAL 230T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 DAL 230T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DAL 230T registered?
DAL 230T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1979.
Is DAL 230T safe to buy?
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