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WNT 127S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 127S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 84,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,831 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,831 miles

Direction indicators not working not flashing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,779 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 83,779 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,351 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,127 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,919 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,820 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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WNT 127S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WNT 127S, 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

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What year was WNT 127S registered?

WNT 127S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WNT 127S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNT 127S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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