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DNK 103F

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,614 mi
Last recorded14,614 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 103F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 14,614 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 14,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 13,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 11,804 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 10,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,128 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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DNK 103F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNK 103F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNK 103F registered?

DNK 103F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is DNK 103F safe to buy?

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