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WYR 504N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,649 mi
Last recorded64,649 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYR 504N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 64,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 64,349 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,877 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak -radiator

Fail 21 Nov 2019 60,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak -radiator

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,102 miles

Corrosion to floor/ inner sill at offside front body mount

Corrosion to inner sills and chassis

General corrosion to underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill near body mount

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Nov 2016 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling upper suspension arm when steering on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front corrosion to inner sill near body mount

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 57,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,485 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,932 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

underneath of vehicle treated

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,718 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

light corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,515 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

underneath of vehicle treated unable to check for corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,165 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,885 miles

emission on the higher side of limits

Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,698 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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WYR 504N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WYR 504N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYR 504N registered?

WYR 504N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is WYR 504N safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYR 504N shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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