MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front horn insecure
Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [BOTH] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. +rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
general surface suspension corrosion
slight rear silencer leak
Nearside mirror insecure
Offside Rear brake slight bind
h/brake lever little loose s/advise
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside mirror insecure
Offside Rear brake slight bind
h/brake lever little loose s/advise
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
h/b lever little loose
play rear susp.
poor wipers
h/b lever moves to side
n/s mirror little loose
play n/s/f trunion
play o/s/r suspension driveshaft
rear backplates damp
slight bind o/s/f brake
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
h/b lever little loose
slight movement o/s/r driveshaft
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
h/b lever little loose
slight movement o/s/r driveshaft
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
poor s/wheel
sideways movement h/b lever
slight bind n/s/f
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
poor s/wheel
sideways movement h/b lever
slight bind n/s/f
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r back plate damp
play o/s/r d/shaft
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight play lower trunion
slight play rack
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r back plate damp
play o/s/r d/shaft
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight play lower trunion
slight play rack
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s mirror loose
play rear driveshafts s/advise
sideways movement h/b lever
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight play n/s/f trumion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s mirror loose
play rear driveshafts s/advise
sideways movement h/b lever
slight bind n/s/f brake
slight play n/s/f trumion
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
f/ no plate loose
h/b lever loose s/advise
o/s mirror loose
play o/s/r axle
play rack
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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DSE 826T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DSE 826T, 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.
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What year was DSE 826T registered?
DSE 826T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 January 1979.
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