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WGC 696G

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,625 mi
Last recorded45,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 696G
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,611 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,130 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,803 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 44,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,514 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 43,790 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2008 43,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 43,277 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,275 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,302 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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WGC 696G is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGC 696G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGC 696G registered?

WGC 696G is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 August 1968.

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The MOT history for WGC 696G shows 14 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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