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WLS 705T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLS 705T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,889 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body and suspension heavily undersealed also has corrosion in places

Fail 25 Aug 2023 52,885 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body above rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body and suspension heavily undersealed also has corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,674 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes and handbrake

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,206 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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WLS 705T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 WLS 705T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WLS 705T registered?

WLS 705T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is WLS 705T safe to buy?

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