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WWT 192J

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,437 mi
Last recorded3,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 192J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 2,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 1,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 807 miles

both rear s/absorber rubbers cracking

long foot brake travel

n/s/r foot brake and h/brake braking lower than o/s/r

ruet on n/s/r stay bar bolt suspect loose

slight movement in both rear spring hanger bushes

Fail 22 May 2007 803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear s/absorbers rubber cracking and worn

n/s/r h/brake has lower braking effort than o/s/r recommend further inspection

rust on n/s/r stay bar bolt suspect loose recommend further inspection

slight movement in rear spring hanger bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102 miles

lack of movement in both rear h/brake levers inside drum operates ok

loose wires inside dash and live taped up

n/s h/lamp surround damaged

o/s outer sill starting to corrode at front recommend further work

o/s/f wheel bearing has movement recommend adjust

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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WWT 192J is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 WWT 192J, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWT 192J registered?

WWT 192J is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is WWT 192J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 192J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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