MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,212 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
indicator audible warning device present but quiet in opperation
indicator warning lamp inopperative
informed by vehicle owner that the switch to the right of the steering wheel is not a hazzard switch
rear indicators working but not as bright as the front indicators
small amount of wear to steering rack
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOU 496K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 DOU 496K, 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 DOU 496K registered?
DOU 496K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is DOU 496K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DOU 496K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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