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DVV 632T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,442 mi
Last recorded16,442 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVV 632T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 16,442 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 16,441 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 16,411 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale not working

Fail 24 Oct 2024 16,410 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale not working

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 15,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 14,615 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all floors undersealed

o/s/r suspension weak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,404 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 116,708 miles

o/s and n/s floors to sills heavily undersealead

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,715 miles

all underside of vehicle extensively undersealed

Pass 12 May 2010 13,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,754 miles

noise in s/rack movement

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,302 miles

o/s and n/s floors

o/s and n/s floors to sills

Pass 17 May 2007 10,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 10,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,730 miles

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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DVV 632T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DVV 632T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DVV 632T registered?

DVV 632T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 November 1978.

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