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WOL 414T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,166 mi
Last recorded23,166 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOL 414T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 23,166 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 23,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,579 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,212 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 22,212 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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WOL 414T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WOL 414T, 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 WOL 414T registered?

WOL 414T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is WOL 414T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOL 414T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WOL 414T have outstanding finance?

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