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DMA 343K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,181 mi
Last recorded29,181 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 343K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,133 miles

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)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 26,557 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 24,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 24,117 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,341 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,340 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 18,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 18,063 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wing under bumper

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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DMA 343K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 DMA 343K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DMA 343K registered?

DMA 343K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 December 1971.

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