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WWP 720M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWP 720M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 93,366 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 93,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,606 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 92,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,116 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,116 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 91,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 89,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 87,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 86,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 86,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WWP 720M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWP 720M, 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 WWP 720M registered?

WWP 720M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 September 1973.

Is WWP 720M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWP 720M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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