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DWG 801L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 801L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,381 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,371 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres cracked and pereshed

slight play offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,081 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres cracked and pereshed

slight play offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 21 May 2008 28,936 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 28,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,764 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 28,764 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DWG 801L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 DWG 801L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWG 801L registered?

DWG 801L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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