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WNW 23S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNW 23S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,926 miles

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

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,938 miles

Drivers seat loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,222 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,937 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,625 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,582 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 91,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 91,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,046 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 91,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,046 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 91,046 miles

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,

Pass 28 Dec 2007 91,046 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 91,046 miles

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,

Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,046 miles

osf shocker weeping

Pass 29 Dec 2005 91,046 miles

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.

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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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.

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