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DRJ 603T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,902 mi
Last recorded39,902 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 603T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion/king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion/king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column fractured to the extent that steering is affected mount bolt broken (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Trunion worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,399 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,454 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 30,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,288 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2011 23,160 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2010 21,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2009 20,218 miles

FUSE BOX GETTING HOT MELT MARKS TO LID

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 20,218 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

FUSE BOX GETTING HOT MELT MARKS TO LID

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,006 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 15,820 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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DRJ 603T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 DRJ 603T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRJ 603T registered?

DRJ 603T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1979.

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