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WUY 658R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 658R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 98,915 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,915 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,219 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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WUY 658R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUY 658R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUY 658R registered?

WUY 658R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 February 1977.

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