MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WAE 551T is a 1979 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 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 WAE 551T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WAE 551T registered?
WAE 551T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1979.
Is WAE 551T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WAE 551T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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