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WFM 706R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 706R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,670 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 49,670 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on sill at rear inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,192 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 48,959 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,332 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 48,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,446 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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WFM 706R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFM 706R, 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 WFM 706R registered?

WFM 706R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is WFM 706R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFM 706R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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