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DLW 114T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,367 mi
Last recorded10,367 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 114T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 10,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 10,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 9,533 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 9,223 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet weak.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 8,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 7,525 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 6,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 6,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 6,295 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 6,295 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 5,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 4,472 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 3,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 2,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 1,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,472 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,307 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 91,911 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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