MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,771 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Inner archs rusty
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
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))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Chassis to outrigger rusty.
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
battery loose
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
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of DTC 203J?
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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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