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WTW 134L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,656 mi
Last recorded42,656 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 134L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 42,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,058 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 41,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

body cracked by both door lower hinges

previous repairs and underseal

slight bind nearside rear brake

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

body cracked by both door lower hinges

previous repairs and underseal

slight bind nearside rear brake

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,304 miles

body cracked by both lower door hindges

both front coil springs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s track rod has slight play

park brake leaver has slight movment in pivot

rear diff damp with oil

slight inbalance from front brakes

slight pulse from both front brakes

strong advise - n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated and slightly noisy

strong advise o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body cracked by both lower door hindges

both front coil springs corroded

engine wet with oil

gearbox wet with oil

n/s front brake union stained with brake fluid

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s rear trailing arm corroded where joined to body

o/s track rod has slight play

park brake leaver has slight movment in pivot

rear diff damp with oil

slight pulse from both front brakes

strong advise - battery insecure

strong advise - n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated and slightly noisy

strong advise o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy and slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 35,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front wiper starting to smear screen

brake pipe to flexi brake pipe rusty

slight free play in n/s steering arm to rack

slight free play in o/s/f hub lower joint

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,055 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2010 33,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

minor bind N/S/R brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar brackets have minor damage

Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar brackets have minor damage

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,387 miles

advise nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,538 miles

slight end float in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 20,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WTW 134L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 WTW 134L, 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 54 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 WTW 134L registered?

WTW 134L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is WTW 134L safe to buy?

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