MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
floor has corroded holes but looks as if plates have been weildin from inside
nearside inner sill corroded but not with in 30cm of seatbelt mount ect
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exessive corrosion in both front footwells but not within a prescribed area
front screen damaged outside zone :b:
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exessive corrosion in both front footwells but not within a prescribed area
front screen damaged outside zone :b:
n/s front door fit poor , stiff to open & close
Boot floor poor welding but not affecting strength and not in prescribed areas
Doors drop when opening
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen cracked outside of zone a and b
slight exhaust blow from centre system
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Doors drop when opening
Boot floor poor welding but not affecting strength and not in prescribed areas
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen cracked outside of zone a and b
battery insecure
slight exhaust blow from centre system
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust rear mounting splitting
rear of vehicle heavily corroded in non prescribed areas
exhaust rear mounting splitting
rear of vehicle heavily corroded in non prescribed areas
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DFK 91T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DFK 91T, 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
How do I check the history of DFK 91T?
You can check the full history of DFK 91T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DFK 91T registered?
DFK 91T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 February 1979.
Is DFK 91T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFK 91T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DFK 91T have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DFK 91T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.