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WEN 882M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEN 882M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

big bore silencer

restored vehicle general chassis plating

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,872 miles

big bore silencer

restored vehicle chassis and floor pan plated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear centre floor corroded through

big bore trunion

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

big bore silencer

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

slight play in steering column bottom u/j

Fail 26 Nov 2014 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general underside corrosion and heavily plated

slight play in steering column bottom u/j

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

big bore silencer fitted

handbrake long travel

underside extensively welded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,611 miles

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

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

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

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

underside extensively welded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,611 miles

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

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

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

underside extensively welded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,256 miles

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

handbrake long travel

slight lift in steering column

underside extensively welded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,328 miles

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

floor pan heavily plated, corroded and holed but not within 30cms of seat belt and body mountings.(seperate chassis)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,271 miles

o/s/front floor inside plated .... under body heavley plated and rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,497 miles

general under body corrosion and plated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,837 miles

CAR HEAVLEY PLATED

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,219 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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WEN 882M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WEN 882M, 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 WEN 882M registered?

WEN 882M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for WEN 882M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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