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WWO 861J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWO 861J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 63,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,282 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 62,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 62,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,224 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 62,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 60,041 miles

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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WWO 861J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WWO 861J, 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 WWO 861J registered?

WWO 861J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 September 1970.

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