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WWP 4M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWP 4M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 84,756 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position

Both rear suspension tie bar mounting prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor area holed and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,743 miles

Drivers seat slide stiff

Indicator flash rate slowing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,743 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat slide stiff

Engine idle speed slightly high

Indicator flash rate slowing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind NSR brake

Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel arches coroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,509 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,462 miles

oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Fail 1 Jun 2011 84,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,135 miles

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

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

nearside and offside upper ball joint shrouds split

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,789 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to rear valance

no hazard lamps, not required for year of vehicle

no rear fog lamp fitted, not required for year of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,614 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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WWP 4M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 WWP 4M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWP 4M registered?

WWP 4M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1974.

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