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WGK 949M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 949M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,437 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,977 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 79,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 79,548 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,985 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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WGK 949M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WGK 949M, 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.

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What year was WGK 949M registered?

WGK 949M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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The MOT history for WGK 949M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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