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WGO 537R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,959 mi
Last recorded94,959 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 537R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 94,958 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,353 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 94,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure @ n/s handbrake operating lever (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,089 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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WGO 537R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGO 537R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGO 537R registered?

WGO 537R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 24 June 1977.

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The MOT history for WGO 537R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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