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DFR 676S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,977 mi
Last recorded9,977 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 676S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 9,977 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 9,977 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 9,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 9,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 9,082 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 8,051 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 7,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2017 6,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 6,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,224 miles

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

Oil leak on rear axle

Under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,477 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

Rear axle oil leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,966 miles

Drivers seat slightly deterioated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,349 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in framework

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak on rear axle

Fail 26 Apr 2013 3,349 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in framework

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak on rear axle

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,064 miles

hazard warning device not working

Fail 29 Mar 2012 3,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

hazard warning device not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,894 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 2,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play both front seats Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,676 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 2,676 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 2,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 2,106 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 1,277 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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DFR 676S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 DFR 676S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFR 676S registered?

DFR 676S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 September 1977.

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