MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DSM 422L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 DSM 422L, 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 55 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 DSM 422L?
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What year was DSM 422L registered?
DSM 422L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is DSM 422L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSM 422L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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