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WRE 211L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRE 211L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,094 miles

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

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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WRE 211L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRE 211L, 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

How do I check the history of WRE 211L?

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What year was WRE 211L registered?

WRE 211L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is WRE 211L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRE 211L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRE 211L have outstanding finance?

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