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WNE 694L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,205 mi
Last recorded90,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNE 694L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 8,097 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 8,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some brake pedal travel

Some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,895 miles

Offside front body securing nut loose

offside parking brake low reading

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 5,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 4,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Oct 2010 4,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear service and parking brake effont low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 4,774 miles

offside rear service and parking brake effont low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension trunnions some play

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Apr 2009 4,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension trunnions some play

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,018 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 2,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 2,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 834 miles

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

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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WNE 694L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 WNE 694L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WNE 694L registered?

WNE 694L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 February 1973.

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