MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake excessive travel
Drivers seat loose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front floor/inner sill joint corroded
nearside rear body has corrosion around a rubber bung
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside & nearside outer sills fitted with sill covers
Offside front inner sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen cracked on nearside,but not affecting vision
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside & nearside outer sills fitted with sill covers
Offside front inner sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen cracked on nearside,but not affecting vision
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes showing signs of corrosion,
osf shocker weeping
outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres starting to crack up with age of rubber
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WNW 23S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WNW 23S, 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 WNW 23S registered?
WNW 23S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1977.
Is WNW 23S safe to buy?
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