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WWR 56S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWR 56S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 60,418 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Off side rear drive shaft bolt loose.

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,053 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 60,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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WWR 56S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 WWR 56S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWR 56S registered?

WWR 56S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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