MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Differential oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DVK 309J is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 DVK 309J, 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 DVK 309J?
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What year was DVK 309J registered?
DVK 309J is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 March 1978.
Is DVK 309J safe to buy?
The MOT history for DVK 309J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DVK 309J have outstanding finance?
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