MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively binding osf (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch pipe insecure
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer to inner sill corroded. (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working X 2 (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DMM 977V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 DMM 977V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of DMM 977V?
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What year was DMM 977V registered?
DMM 977V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1980.
Is DMM 977V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMM 977V shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DMM 977V have outstanding finance?
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