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DGJ 958H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 958H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,213 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,392 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 91,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 91,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 91,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,008 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 90,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,202 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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DGJ 958H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White 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 DGJ 958H, 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.

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What year was DGJ 958H registered?

DGJ 958H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 May 1970.

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