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WTV 225S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTV 225S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,596 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,284 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,618 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,369 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 58,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WTV 225S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WTV 225S, 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 WTV 225S?

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What year was WTV 225S registered?

WTV 225S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is WTV 225S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTV 225S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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