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WKR 459S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKR 459S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,726 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,355 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 48,340 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,748 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,444 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,175 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 44,174 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,528 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 39,528 miles

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

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

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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WKR 459S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WKR 459S, 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 WKR 459S?

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What year was WKR 459S registered?

WKR 459S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is WKR 459S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKR 459S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WKR 459S have outstanding finance?

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