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WWM 66W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,639 mi
Last recorded31,639 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWM 66W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 31,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,964 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower trunion

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing in several places

hand brake travel

Fail 28 Mar 2023 30,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in lower trunion

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front steering rack boot deteriorated

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing in several places

hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,992 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,522 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2018 29,494 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,843 miles

Exhaust rear joint loose.

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,090 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2016 28,090 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,447 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,990 miles

Engine oil leaks

O/S/F shock obsorber has slight misting of oil

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,990 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

O/S/F shock obsorber has slight misting of oil

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,640 miles

O/S/F track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged but now allowing ingress of dirt.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,639 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Water in headlamp units.

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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WWM 66W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 WWM 66W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWM 66W registered?

WWM 66W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WWM 66W safe to buy?

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