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DBD 406X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,195 mi
Last recorded66,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBD 406X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,106 miles

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

front tyres poor codition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,106 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres poor codition

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,540 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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DBD 406X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 DBD 406X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBD 406X registered?

DBD 406X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is DBD 406X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBD 406X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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