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DFS 421S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,551 mi
Last recorded3,551 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFS 421S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 3,551 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 2,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 2,620 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt locking devise not working (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabiliser arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 942 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 942 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 97,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 97,659 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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DFS 421S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 421S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFS 421S registered?

DFS 421S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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