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DTC 203J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK358,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTC 203J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,771 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,259 miles

Inner archs rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,258 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Inner archs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,305 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,938 miles

Offside Chassis to outrigger rusty.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,585 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,456 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,861 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 62,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,378 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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DTC 203J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DTC 203J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTC 203J registered?

DTC 203J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 10 February 1971.

Is DTC 203J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTC 203J shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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