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WDG 978S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,894 mi
Last recorded34,894 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDG 978S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,894 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,092 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,151 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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WDG 978S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 WDG 978S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WDG 978S?

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What year was WDG 978S registered?

WDG 978S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WDG 978S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDG 978S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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