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DOB 250V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,589 mi
Last recorded3,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 250V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 3,589 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 3,585 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 99,066 miles

under body floor areas starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2017 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolts insecure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body floor areas starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2016 88,939 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 88,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,720 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,720 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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DOB 250V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DOB 250V, 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 DOB 250V registered?

DOB 250V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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