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WMO 886T

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMO 886T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,471 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s sill geting weak at rear

Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s sill geting weak at rear

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,139 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 95,139 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise on nearside rear tyre cracking

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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WMO 886T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 WMO 886T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WMO 886T registered?

WMO 886T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is WMO 886T safe to buy?

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