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DHN 162T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 162T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s and n/s rear trunion joints stiff in action

slight play on n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,704 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 62,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,920 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,920 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,205 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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DHN 162T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 DHN 162T, 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 47 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 DHN 162T?

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What year was DHN 162T registered?

DHN 162T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is DHN 162T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 162T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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