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WAH 538H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 538H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 78,166 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 78,166 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ clamps (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,460 miles

nearside rear shock absorber has movement at the lower attachment

Pass 3 May 2013 77,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 77,252 miles

negative battery terminal is not fastened

Fail 2 May 2012 77,252 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

negative battery terminal is not fastened

Pass 16 Apr 2011 77,096 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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WAH 538H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 WAH 538H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAH 538H registered?

WAH 538H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is WAH 538H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAH 538H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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