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WGJ 858M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,225 mi
Last recorded68,225 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 858M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,107 miles

Surface corrosion to offside rear floor/ inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,656 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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WGJ 858M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WGJ 858M, 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 WGJ 858M registered?

WGJ 858M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is WGJ 858M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGJ 858M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGJ 858M have outstanding finance?

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