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DTJ 114J

1991 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,918 mi
Last recorded21,918 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 114J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 21,918 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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DTJ 114J is a 1991 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTJ 114J, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DTJ 114J registered?

DTJ 114J is a 1991 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 February 1991.

Is DTJ 114J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTJ 114J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTJ 114J have outstanding finance?

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