MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPV 550L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 DPV 550L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DPV 550L?
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What year was DPV 550L registered?
DPV 550L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 May 1973.
Is DPV 550L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPV 550L shows 4 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 DPV 550L have outstanding finance?
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