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WPP 133M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,881 mi
Last recorded25,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPP 133M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,770 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,722 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

left & right indicators flash at different speeds

Fail 7 Sep 2011 25,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

left & right indicators flash at different speeds

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 25,119 miles

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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WPP 133M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WPP 133M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPP 133M registered?

WPP 133M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WPP 133M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPP 133M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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