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WCD 548K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,597 mi
Last recorded24,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCD 548K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,597 miles

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement but is still sercure

side to side movement in nearside front seat but is still sercure

slight play in both steering track rod arms

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,406 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 23,406 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 2,443 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 22,428 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,504 miles

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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WCD 548K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCD 548K, 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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How do I check the history of WCD 548K?

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What year was WCD 548K registered?

WCD 548K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is WCD 548K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCD 548K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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