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WVT 45X

1982 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,746 mi
Last recorded2,746 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVT 45X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 2,746 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 2,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose in taper (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 2,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 2,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 2,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 2,151 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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WVT 45X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVT 45X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WVT 45X registered?

WVT 45X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 17 March 1982.

Is WVT 45X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVT 45X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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