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DDM 170X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 170X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 73,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 71,740 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 71,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,950 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 45,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shocks are weak

front anti roll bar bushes are perished but no movement

front area of exhaust system has a slight blow/leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,754 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 170X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DDM 170X, 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 170X registered?

DDM 170X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is DDM 170X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 170X shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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