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DWD 693T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,658 mi
Last recorded30,658 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 693T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,658 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 30,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,000 miles

Nearside Front seat missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,699 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,132 miles

n/s wiper smear

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 28,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front springs corroded

n/s wiper smear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 27,405 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,314 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion on sills, chassis, wheel arches and floor

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 24,767 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,605 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 23,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,021 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DWD 693T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWD 693T, 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.

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What year was DWD 693T registered?

DWD 693T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1979.

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