MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Exhaust centre mounted solid.
Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
front nearside brake slight drag
rear parking brake performance low
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in the offside rear lense
offside front trackrod end dust cover split
slight blow on exhaust system
slight movement on steering rack mountings
slight play in steering column
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DDE 86W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 DDE 86W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DDE 86W registered?
DDE 86W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 November 1980.
Is DDE 86W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DDE 86W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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