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DDM 161X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 161X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 58,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 58,548 miles

Hazard lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM -----175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 58,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard lights not working

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM -----175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 57,997 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 57,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 54,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 52,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,424 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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DDM 161X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 DDM 161X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDM 161X registered?

DDM 161X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is DDM 161X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 161X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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