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DPV 550L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,451 mi
Last recorded11,451 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 550L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 1,451 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,756 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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