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DNJ 763K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,299 mi
Last recorded18,299 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNJ 763K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 18,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 16,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 16,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel bearing seal weeping grease

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door catch sticking from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower kingpin slight weeping of grease

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 11,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 10,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 7,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,750 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 5,748 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 1,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 99,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 95,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,941 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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DNJ 763K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 DNJ 763K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNJ 763K registered?

DNJ 763K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 March 1972.

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