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DNB 44T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,012 mi
Last recorded59,012 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNB 44T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,680 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 56,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 56,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 56,436 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,214 miles

Offside Front radiator bottom hose rubbing against engine mounting.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,214 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative brake fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front radiator bottom hose rubbing against engine mounting.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,734 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,049 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,848 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,848 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,514 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 54,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion to floorpans needs attension

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

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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DNB 44T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DNB 44T, 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 DNB 44T registered?

DNB 44T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is DNB 44T safe to buy?

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