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DGC 686H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGC 686H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 90,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 90,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight free play in steering inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,115 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP CHROME TRIM MISSING

Fail 5 Sep 2013 90,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP CHROME TRIM MISSING

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,095 miles

STORED CAR

Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

STORED CAR

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,084 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,063 miles

Oil leak

Stored Car

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,052 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 90,041 miles

Stored car.

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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DGC 686H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 DGC 686H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGC 686H registered?

DGC 686H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is DGC 686H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGC 686H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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