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DFK 91T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFK 91T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,926 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,924 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,913 miles

exessive corrosion in both front footwells but not within a prescribed area

front screen damaged outside zone :b:

Fail 17 Dec 2008 84,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 84,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 84,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 84,879 miles

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.

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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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?

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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.

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