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WWY 170L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

15,032 mi
Last recorded15,032 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWY 170L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 15,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 14,714 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 13,977 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 13,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 13,471 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 13,469 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

coolant leak (hose)

Fail 10 Sep 2019 13,460 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 13,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 13,360 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 12,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 12,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,326 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 10,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,642 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight wear in nearside front suspspension lower trunnion

Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,644 miles

foot brake 77%

h/brake 33%

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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WWY 170L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WWY 170L, 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 WWY 170L registered?

WWY 170L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is WWY 170L safe to buy?

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