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DFH 986A

1989 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 986A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,229 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,970 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side front brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,969 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side front brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DFH 986A is a 1989 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFH 986A, 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 37 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFH 986A registered?

DFH 986A is a 1989 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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