MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
horn poor
rear wheels tight to turn
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak ()
horn poor
rear wheels tight to turn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis out rigger by roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
general corrosion not within prescribed areas and general repairs
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WBD 15S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 WBD 15S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WBD 15S registered?
WBD 15S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 September 1977.
Is WBD 15S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBD 15S shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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