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WMH 64T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMH 64T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,185 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,360 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER GETTING QUITE LONG TRAVEL

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,703 miles

REAR SHOCKS GETTING WEAK

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,433 miles

core plug weeping left hside of block

parking brake just at requirements

Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,431 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

core plug weeping left hside of block

parking brake just at requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk loose (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,439 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Slight play at steering colum

Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Slight play at steering colum

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,898 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,439 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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WMH 64T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WMH 64T, 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 WMH 64T?

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What year was WMH 64T registered?

WMH 64T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WMH 64T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMH 64T shows 18 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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