MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
N/s headlamp lens protector missing.
Slight fraying on both seat belt webbings.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/s headlamp lens protector missing.
Slight fraying on both seat belt webbings.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WYX 718T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WYX 718T, 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.
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What year was WYX 718T registered?
WYX 718T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 October 1978.
Is WYX 718T safe to buy?
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