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WRW 956J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

20,650 mi
Last recorded20,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRW 956J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 20,650 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 20,632 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and hole next to the seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and hole next to the seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 18,685 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,880 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel line into engine bay should be rerouted

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 16,091 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,567 miles

Nearside Rear lower outer sill slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight free-play

Fail 24 Apr 2017 15,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear lower outer sill slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight free-play

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill slight corossion

Offside Rear Lower outer sill slight corossion

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 13,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,056 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight whirring sound

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills have slight corrosion

offside rear tyre tread close to limit

steering coupling disc has slight wear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,531 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside inner rack end

Fail 17 Jul 2007 7,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in left and right inner track rod ends

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,058 miles

slight wear in left and right inner track rod ends

Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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WRW 956J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 WRW 956J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WRW 956J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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