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A798 DBB

1984 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,041 mi
Last recorded42,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Triumph Spitfire67,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 DBB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,900 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,385 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 41,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 40,764 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,331 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,933 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 39,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,554 miles

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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A798 DBB is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 67,565 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 A798 DBB, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A798 DBB is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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