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DAL 230T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 230T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,675 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 84,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,310 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 84,304 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for DAL 230T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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