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DFS 46W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,601 mi
Last recorded65,601 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFS 46W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,601 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,589 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear exhaust joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing insecure bush or mounting worn (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated universal joint has wear/play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer slight play in outer driveshaft bearing/bush

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,537 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,532 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEIZED IN OFF POSITION. (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DOES NOT RETURN CORRECTLY. (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack - Nearside and offside inner ball joints are very slightly worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,319 miles

o/s & n/s seat belts minor fluffing to webbing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,719 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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DFS 46W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 46W, 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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DFS 46W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 July 1981.

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