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WPJ 365S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 365S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 51,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 51,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 51,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 51,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,973 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 50,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,222 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,399 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,663 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,354 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,354 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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WPJ 365S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WPJ 365S, 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 WPJ 365S registered?

WPJ 365S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is WPJ 365S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPJ 365S shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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