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WBD 20S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,905 mi
Last recorded23,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBD 20S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,778 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated . no excess play found

surface corrosion evident underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2009 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive play apparent

offside rear boundary clip fractured . no excessive play evident .

surface corrosion becoming well established to underside of vehicle , outriggers and sills

Pass 16 May 2008 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,923 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,922 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,057 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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WBD 20S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WBD 20S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBD 20S registered?

WBD 20S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is WBD 20S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBD 20S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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