MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to crack in-between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Washer jet weak.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Passenger seat slightly insecure
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DLW 114T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DLW 114T, 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 DLW 114T registered?
DLW 114T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1979.
Is DLW 114T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLW 114T shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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