MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFS 188L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 DFS 188L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DFS 188L registered?
DFS 188L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1973.
Is DFS 188L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFS 188L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DFS 188L have outstanding finance?
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