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WBW 681R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,524 mi
Last recorded5,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 681R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 5,524 miles

Both seat belts are slow to rewind.

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,524 miles

Both seat belts are slow to rewind.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,181 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 5,181 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,861 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 3,860 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 3,189 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 2,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 835 miles

C/O 2.94%

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 835 miles

C/O 2.94%

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 681R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WBW 681R, 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 681R registered?

WBW 681R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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The MOT history for WBW 681R shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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