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DPD 84T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 84T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,707 miles

os front +rear floors corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,706 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short behind steering boss (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure under dash (1.9.2a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty tell tale inoperative (1.3.1a)

os front +rear floors corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,681 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front of os sill corroded

slight play nsf trunion

Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front of os sill corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,642 miles

front of os outer sill corroded-not within prescribed area

os seat belt retracting mechanism operation poor

parking brake has only just met the required brake effort- adjustment/repair maybe ness

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front of os outer sill corroded-not within prescribed area

os seat belt retracting mechanism operation poor

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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DPD 84T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DPD 84T, 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 DPD 84T registered?

DPD 84T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is DPD 84T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPD 84T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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