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WCB 507L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCB 507L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2009 77,586 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front engine mount bushes slightly deteriorating

both front lower shockabsorber bushes slightly deteriorating

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

general oil leaks

minor leak of exaust gasses from rear joint

n/s/f lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly detriorating

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 May 2009 77,586 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front engine mount bushes slightly deteriorating

both front lower shockabsorber bushes slightly deteriorating

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

general oil leaks

minor leak of exaust gasses from rear joint

n/s/f lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly detriorating

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly smearing

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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WCB 507L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WCB 507L, 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 WCB 507L registered?

WCB 507L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WCB 507L safe to buy?

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