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140 WDH

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,156 mi
Last recorded14,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 WDH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 14,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking inner brake hose to metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,084 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,944 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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140 WDH is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 140 WDH, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 140 WDH registered?

140 WDH is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 September 1974.

Is 140 WDH safe to buy?

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