MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR LEAF SPRING CORRODED
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR LEAF SPRING CORRODED
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill under door, end of trim (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Damage to bulk haed outrigger
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
drivers seatbelt fraying slightly
heavy oil leaks from engine and rear diffential
n/s/r fog lamp not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drivers seatbelt fraying slightly
heavy oil leaks from engine and rear diffential
n/s/r fog lamp not working
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight wear offside lower trunion
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Both seats quite loose
Rear brake pipes rusty
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both seats quite loose
Rear brake pipes rusty
155/80 TR13 _ Offside front tyre nearing legal limit
Offside handbrake reading quite low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
155/80 TR13 _ Offside front tyre nearing legal limit
Offside handbrake reading quite low
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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WPH 896S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 WPH 896S, 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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WPH 896S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 June 1978.
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