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WCO 233M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCO 233M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,350 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,341 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,205 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to body offside and nearside front outside prescribed area.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,282 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,906 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WCO 233M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 WCO 233M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCO 233M registered?

WCO 233M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 January 1974.

Is WCO 233M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCO 233M shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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