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DYV 366V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,960 mi
Last recorded76,960 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYV 366V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking lever

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking lever

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,924 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,788 miles

long travel parking lever

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,788 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

long travel parking lever

Pass 11 May 2017 76,661 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 76,661 miles

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

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 76,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all indicators slow in operation

Pass 22 May 2015 76,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

play in steering shaft coupling

Fail 21 May 2015 76,444 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

play in steering shaft coupling

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,199 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,896 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,840 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 75,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 75,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,632 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 75,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,514 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 75,514 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 75,375 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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DYV 366V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 DYV 366V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DYV 366V registered?

DYV 366V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 February 1980.

Is DYV 366V safe to buy?

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