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DAA 33S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAA 33S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes partially restricted rotational movement

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear shock absorber top bolt too short (nylock not in contact)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion on scuttle near brake/clutch resivour

fuel hose perished (rear hose near tank)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 68,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor has hole near sill (middle of chassis) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes partially restricted rotational movement

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear shock absorber top bolt too short (nylock not in contact)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion on scuttle near brake/clutch resivour

fuel hose perished (rear hose near tank)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,153 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror missing

rear brakes binding slightly

slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,689 miles

Offside engine mount debonded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,210 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,210 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,224 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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DAA 33S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 DAA 33S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DAA 33S registered?

DAA 33S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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