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Q87WWJ

1983 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,017 mi
Last recorded17,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Spitfire64,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ87WWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 17,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 16,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,879 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,857 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,831 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 16,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,521 miles

Nearside Front slight play on ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 15,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,376 miles

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,180 miles

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

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

steering rack ball joint ends have slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,766 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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Q87WWJ is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 64,063 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 Q87WWJ, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q87WWJ registered?

Q87WWJ is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is Q87WWJ safe to buy?

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