MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
diff leaking
near side rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
diff leaking
near side rear tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
ADVISE SOME FREE PLAY IN N/S RACK
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in near side steering rack ainner arm.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in near side steering rack ainner arm.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLT 829T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DLT 829T, 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 DLT 829T registered?
DLT 829T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1979.
Is DLT 829T safe to buy?
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