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WNL 15T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNL 15T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,442 miles

Oil leak

damp around rear diff

unable to fully inspect b/pipes due to heavily greased

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle for corrosion due to heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2014 93,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damp around rear diff

o/s and n/s rear shocker lower bushes deteriorated

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

unable to fully inspect b/pipes due to heavily greased

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle for corrosion due to heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 88,896 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,584 miles

corrosion is evedent on n/s on under body of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,506 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,456 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,790 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 82,995 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WNL 15T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WNL 15T, 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 WNL 15T registered?

WNL 15T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1979.

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The MOT history for WNL 15T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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