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WNB 155S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,734 mi
Last recorded38,734 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNB 155S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,734 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 38,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak top hose ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,404 miles

both front seats loose, not insecure

possible poor previous repairs to floor plan, unable to fully check without removal or interior

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

slight smell of fuel, possible slight leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,224 miles

Slight play in osf wheel bearing

Underbody starting to rust in places

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,160 miles

both track rod end boots perishing

both upper front ball joints boots perishing

engine oil leak

osf seat loose, not insecure

osr (in boot) inner wheel arch at bottom rusting/staring to corrode

rear diff has oil leak

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2011 34,950 miles

Screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 34,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2010 34,792 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 34,792 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,033 miles

Engine oil cooler ruging on anti-roll bar

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2006 29,958 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine oil cooler pipe rubing on anti-roll bar

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WNB 155S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WNB 155S, 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.

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What year was WNB 155S registered?

WNB 155S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 February 1978.

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