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WCH 280M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCH 280M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,358 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,306 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings As marked and displayed to presenter (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Slight play osf anti roll bar link bush as marked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,603 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 16,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 5,573 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,492 miles

Oil leak

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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WCH 280M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 WCH 280M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WCH 280M?

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What year was WCH 280M registered?

WCH 280M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is WCH 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCH 280M shows 15 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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