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482 DWV

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,483 mi
Last recorded68,483 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration482 DWV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,483 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,418 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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482 DWV is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 482 DWV, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 482 DWV registered?

482 DWV is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1964.

Is 482 DWV safe to buy?

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