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WTA 555S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,381 mi
Last recorded2,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTA 555S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 2,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 2,381 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 29 Jun 2017 892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 2 Jun 2016 794 miles

Advanced corrosion to osf chassis and outrigger

Oil leak

Water pump noisy

boot lid wont latch shut

Fail 27 May 2016 794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.81 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3098 (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Advanced corrosion to osf chassis and outrigger

Oil leak

Water pump noisy

boot lid wont latch shut

Pass 26 May 2015 312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 312 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,122 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

boot lid wont latch down.

floor cracked around osf seat mounting.

front exhaust clamps missing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,896 miles

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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WTA 555S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WTA 555S, 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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WTA 555S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 20 January 1978.

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