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DPD 21J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,385 mi
Last recorded35,385 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 21J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,716 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 33,713 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,666 miles

slight play o/s front lower trunnion

Fail 2 Jun 2014 32,666 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s front lower trunnion

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,150 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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DPD 21J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 DPD 21J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPD 21J registered?

DPD 21J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DPD 21J safe to buy?

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