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WUD 730M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,169 mi
Last recorded60,169 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUD 730M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 60,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,169 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 59,980 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 59,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance when side lights are on brake lights are dim (1.2.1d)

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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WUD 730M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUD 730M, 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 WUD 730M registered?

WUD 730M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is WUD 730M safe to buy?

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