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DBN 217V

2006 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,834 mi
Last recorded78,834 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBN 217V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,458 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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DBN 217V is a 2006 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DBN 217V, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBN 217V registered?

DBN 217V is a 2006 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is DBN 217V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBN 217V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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