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WVC 122J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197 mi
Last recorded197 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 122J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,136 miles

Battery secured with electrical flex

Earth terminal on battery very loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 27,186 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery secured with electrical flex

Earth terminal on battery very loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,966 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,648 miles

Handbrake has minimum brake effort

Pass 6 Feb 2010 18,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 17,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,755 miles

Gears difficult to engage. Clutch requires attention

odometer inoperative

Fail 26 Feb 2009 14,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 12,470 miles

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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WVC 122J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 WVC 122J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVC 122J registered?

WVC 122J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 May 1971.

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