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DUK 276V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 276V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 97,114 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,913 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,913 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,696 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long footbrake travel

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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DUK 276V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DUK 276V, 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

How do I check the history of DUK 276V?

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What year was DUK 276V registered?

DUK 276V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 December 1979.

Is DUK 276V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUK 276V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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