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WKV 676S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,152 mi
Last recorded62,152 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKV 676S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,152 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

bottom hose to radiator perishing

corrosion on both sides in the boot at back of car

slight play in right hand front hub bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,135 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged on fuel pipe to fuel pump (7.2.2)

bottom hose to radiator perishing

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on both sides in the boot at back of car

slight play in right hand front hub bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,089 miles

Exhaust manifold down pipe gasket blowing slightly

Extensive corrosion in boot floor both sides

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint at tail silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

front brake binding Both side front (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust manifold down pipe gasket blowing slightly

Extensive corrosion in boot floor both sides

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,910 miles

Extensive corrosion on boot floor

Slight blow from tail silencer joint of exhaust

Slight movement in right hand front wheel bearing

Slight wear in left hand front lower suspension joint

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,901 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Extensive corrosion on boot floor

Slight blow from tail silencer joint of exhaust

Slight movement in right hand front wheel bearing

Slight wear in left hand front lower suspension joint

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heavy corrosion on bonnet rear inner and outer wings

Slight drag on nearside front

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,761 miles

general body corrosion

movement in top steering colume mounting

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

tow bar removed to allow corrosion to pass

Fail 28 May 2010 61,761 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

general body corrosion

movement in top steering colume mounting

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,697 miles

Battery insecure

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

Heavy corrosion in boot area

Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,693 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Heavy corrosion in boot area

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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WKV 676S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKV 676S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WKV 676S registered?

WKV 676S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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The MOT history for WKV 676S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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