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WFR 603V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,066 mi
Last recorded71,066 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 603V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 70,232 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 69,244 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 69,244 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2005 69,043 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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WFR 603V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFR 603V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFR 603V?

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What year was WFR 603V registered?

WFR 603V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is WFR 603V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFR 603V shows 5 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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