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WYU 700M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYU 700M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Tyre is perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake pipe loose

o/s/r brake pipe loose

steering rack d bushes loose

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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WYU 700M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 WYU 700M, 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 WYU 700M registered?

WYU 700M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 July 1974.

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