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WOC 356T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,228 mi
Last recorded54,228 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 356T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,228 miles

NEARSIDE REAR RUBBER MOUNTING TO EXHAUST PERRISHED

PROP SHAFT REAR U/J JOINT PLAY IN JOINT COULD DO WITH NEW JOINT SOON AS POSSIBLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR RUBBER MOUNTING TO EXHAUST PERRISHED

PROP SHAFT REAR U/J JOINT PLAY IN JOINT COULD DO WITH NEW JOINT SOON AS POSSIBLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,606 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,606 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,341 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 47,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WOC 356T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WOC 356T, 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 WOC 356T?

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What year was WOC 356T registered?

WOC 356T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is WOC 356T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOC 356T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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