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WHW 543H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHW 543H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,732 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,983 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,034 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside tread and offside front tyre wearing on outter tread

Pass 9 Jun 2007 81,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 81,272 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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WHW 543H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 WHW 543H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHW 543H registered?

WHW 543H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is WHW 543H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHW 543H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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