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WWE 343L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,385 mi
Last recorded22,385 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 343L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 22,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,551 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front trunion has slight play

offside washer jet

rear upper brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 20,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front trunion has slight play

offside washer jet

rear upper brake pipes slightly corroded

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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WWE 343L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WWE 343L, 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.

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How do I check the history of WWE 343L?

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What year was WWE 343L registered?

WWE 343L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is WWE 343L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 343L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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