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DLM 188T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,316 mi
Last recorded79,316 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 188T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,316 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 79,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When position lamps on brake lamp not working (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When position lamps on brake lamp not working (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion/wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,599 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,599 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,606 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,454 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,719 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,718 miles

Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 69,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,803 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,611 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,501 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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DLM 188T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DLM 188T, 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.

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What year was DLM 188T registered?

DLM 188T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is DLM 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLM 188T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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