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WPO 23T

1986 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

19,828 mi
Last recorded19,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Triumph Spitfire17,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 23T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 19,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 19,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 19,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 19,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 19,622 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 19,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 19,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 19,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,025 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 17,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,718 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 16,711 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 14,221 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 13,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,357 miles

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

o/s and n/s blades split on ends

Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,127 miles

diff noisy ?

front lower shock bushes have slight play

offside front brake pad securing pins replaced with split pins

rear brake flexy hoses perished

surface rust under car

water leak from radiator?

Fail 7 Aug 2008 11,119 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diff noisy ?

emissions on limit

offside front brake pad securing pins replaced with split pins

rear brake flexy hoses perished

rear s slight bind on brakes

surface rust under car

very slight brake bind offside front

water leak from radiator?

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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WPO 23T is a 1986 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1986 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 17,232 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 WPO 23T, 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 40 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPO 23T registered?

WPO 23T is a 1986 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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