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WWB 969L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,219 mi
Last recorded9,219 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 969L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,146 miles

date of first use icorrect

Fail 5 Apr 2018 9,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

date of first use icorrect

Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately heavily welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear floor heavily welded near seat belt mount

Rear chassis been heavily welded both sides, near axel and shock mounts

all 4 tyres manufacturing date 2002

both front out riggers heavily welded where body is fixed

both rear body to chassis mounts have play

front chassis heavily welded

slight play in steering column bush/bracket

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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WWB 969L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WWB 969L, 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

How do I check the history of WWB 969L?

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What year was WWB 969L registered?

WWB 969L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is WWB 969L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 969L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWB 969L have outstanding finance?

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