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WRY 746J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,614 mi
Last recorded12,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRY 746J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 12,614 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 12,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on drive shaft . a just bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 11,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 10,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,849 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 10,849 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,457 miles

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

vehicle condition poor

Fail 15 Feb 2007 10,456 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HC and CO exhaust emissions are high

Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 10,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

Rear fog lamps attached post manufacture not working.

steering rack slight play on offside ball joint

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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WRY 746J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 WRY 746J, 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 56 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 WRY 746J registered?

WRY 746J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is WRY 746J safe to buy?

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