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WBH 763J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,352 mi
Last recorded7,352 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBH 763J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 7,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 7,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 6,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 6,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,394 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 3,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2006 5,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WBH 763J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 WBH 763J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBH 763J registered?

WBH 763J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is WBH 763J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBH 763J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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