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WBW 46R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,181 mi
Last recorded47,181 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 46R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 47,181 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2016 46,920 miles

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 46,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 45,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 45,485 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 May 2012 45,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,760 miles

both front upper ball joint boots split

both track rod end ball joint boots split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,138 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 43,602 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2008 42,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 42,434 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 42,434 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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WBW 46R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 WBW 46R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WBW 46R registered?

WBW 46R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is WBW 46R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 46R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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