MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
surface corrosion all under vehicle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount and bracket missing (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
surface corrosion all under vehicle
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DUJ 277T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 DUJ 277T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of DUJ 277T?
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What year was DUJ 277T registered?
DUJ 277T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1978.
Is DUJ 277T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DUJ 277T shows 2 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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