MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Area of floor next to suspension tie-bar appears to be "filled" .
Offside Driveshaft runs very close to chassis although no signs of contact.
Offside Rear Brake hose loose in mounting bracket.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Area of floor next to suspension tie-bar appears to be "filled" .
Offside Driveshaft runs very close to chassis although no signs of contact.
Offside Rear Brake hose loose in mounting bracket.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear chassis members starting to corrode
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
battery slightly insecure
offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear chassis members starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to perish
slight wear in nearside front lower suspension trunion
wear in offside front lower suspension trunion close to limit
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WCA 98K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WCA 98K, 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.
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What year was WCA 98K registered?
WCA 98K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 November 1971.
Is WCA 98K safe to buy?
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