MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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.
o/s & n/s seat belts minor fluffing to webbing
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DFS 46W?
You can check the full history of DFS 46W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DFS 46W registered?
DFS 46W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 July 1981.
Is DFS 46W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFS 46W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DFS 46W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DFS 46W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.