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DJN 131X

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,118 mi
Last recorded39,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 131X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,118 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,118 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,683 miles

Alot of welding has been done to the underside of the vehicle.

Area's which are not part of the MOT test have corrosion on them.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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DJN 131X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJN 131X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJN 131X registered?

DJN 131X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 23 September 1981.

Is DJN 131X safe to buy?

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