MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak
nearside wiper blade split on ends
Oil leak
nearside wiper blade split on ends
slight play in top colume bush
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
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
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
Advise replace hazard light switch
Slight play in offside lower suspension joint
Slight play in sterering coupling
damage to windscreen
STRONGLY ADVISE damage to windscreen
play in lower steering coupling, replace A.S.A.P.
slight play in o/s front lower suspension joint
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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