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WNG 728X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,347 mi
Last recorded3,347 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 728X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 3,347 miles

Nearside wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2014 2,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 2,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 1,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,637 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise security of battery

advise slight distortion to front brakes

advise stainage around front number plate

strong advise to welding repair to near side rear inner wing

Pass 6 Sep 2005 98,632 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 98,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WNG 728X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 WNG 728X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WNG 728X?

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What year was WNG 728X registered?

WNG 728X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 November 1981.

Is WNG 728X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNG 728X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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