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WER 630T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWER 630T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 76,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,716 miles

both front head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,162 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,161 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,159 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,392 miles

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,326 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,016 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,687 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,600 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 63,600 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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WER 630T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WER 630T, 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

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What year was WER 630T registered?

WER 630T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WER 630T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WER 630T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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