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DYP 477J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYP 477J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,198 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 70,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,865 miles

n/s rear drive shaft u/j worn

o/s n/s floor corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 65,852 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear lights (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s front lower suspension joint (2.5.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear drive shaft u/j worn

o/s n/s floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.R13 (4.1.E.1)

Play in both front wheel bearings but not excessive at this time.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Play in both front wheel bearings but not excessive at this time.

Pass 20 May 2014 63,783 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 14 May 2014 63,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 3 May 2013 61,680 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight play in steering column lower flexable joint.

Fail 2 May 2013 61,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Play in both front wheel bearings but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,867 miles

Nearside centre floor to sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside outer wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,861 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside centre floor to sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside outer wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,421 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,411 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 60,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side front inner fire wall has filler over repair

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,077 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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DYP 477J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 DYP 477J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DYP 477J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1970.

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