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WTT 851S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTT 851S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,738 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,715 miles

Offside rear brake binding after brake test (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,657 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,457 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 70,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 69,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 69,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WTT 851S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTT 851S, 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 WTT 851S registered?

WTT 851S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WTT 851S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTT 851S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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