MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for WCB 507L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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