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WUH 223T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,447 mi
Last recorded39,447 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUH 223T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,447 miles

Fuel lines perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,921 miles

Fuel lines perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,712 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brakes slight tight

rear tyres cuts on outer side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,459 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,995 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wheels slightly distorted

slight play on steering rack and both inner joints

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,896 miles

all wheels slightly distorted

Pass 3 May 2006 35,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 35,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WUH 223T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WUH 223T, 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 WUH 223T registered?

WUH 223T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WUH 223T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUH 223T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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