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WCA 98K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 98K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,582 miles

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.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,565 miles

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.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,098 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for WCA 98K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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