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WAE 99T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAE 99T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,653 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,349 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 80,093 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,891 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,633 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 May 2011 79,475 miles

slight play in top colume bush

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,833 miles

NOTE previous welding & undersealing

check condition of seat frames/mountings

check front brakes for imbalance

damage to windscreen

emission test result higher than expected

exhaust mountings perishing

front bulkhead getting rusty

o/s & n/s of boot floor rusted & holed, not testable area

o/s & n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches getting rusty

o/s front floor rusted & holed, not testable area

wear/play in o/s & n/s front suspension trunnions

Fail 24 Apr 2009 78,809 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

check front brakes for imbalance

damage to windscreen

NOTE previous welding & undersealing

check condition of seat frames/mountings

emission test result higher than expected

exhaust mountings perishing

front bulkhead getting rusty

o/s & n/s of boot floor rusted & holed, not testable area

o/s & n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches getting rusty

o/s front floor rusted & holed, not testable area

wear/play in o/s & n/s front suspension trunnions

Fail 19 Oct 2007 78,507 miles

Advise replace hazard light switch

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Slight play in offside lower suspension joint

Slight play in sterering coupling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,507 miles

Advise replace hazard light switch

Slight play in offside lower suspension joint

Slight play in sterering coupling

damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,273 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE damage to windscreen

play in lower steering coupling, replace A.S.A.P.

slight play in o/s front lower suspension joint

Fail 18 Oct 2006 78,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

STRONGLY ADVISE damage to windscreen

play in lower steering coupling, replace A.S.A.P.

slight play in o/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 19 Oct 2005 77,758 miles

H.C. level very high at idle

check front brakes for imbalance

check o/s rear brake,drum distorted?

o/s & n/s rear brake hose metal ferrules rusty

vehicle underside/body getting rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2005 77,758 miles

H.C. level very high at idle

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

check front brakes for imbalance

check o/s rear brake,drum distorted?

o/s & n/s rear brake hose metal ferrules rusty

vehicle underside/body getting rusty

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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WAE 99T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 99T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAE 99T?

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What year was WAE 99T registered?

WAE 99T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is WAE 99T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAE 99T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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