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DLT 829T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 829T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 43,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,038 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,525 miles

Oil leak

diff leaking

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

diff leaking

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,408 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,017 miles

ADVISE SOME FREE PLAY IN N/S RACK

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,841 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,822 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,487 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,487 miles

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

Slight play in near side steering rack ainner arm.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 41,385 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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