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Triumph Spitfire

Green · Petrol · 1964 · 1,296 cc

221 WYBMOT history

221 WYB is a green petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 1 Feb 1964. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 17,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
17,098 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
221 WYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Spitfire
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,296 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Feb 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

221 WYB was last recorded at 17,098 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,969 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,098 miles
  • 2023 – 16,969 miles
  • 2022 – 16,854 miles
  • 2021 – 16,733 miles
  • 2020 – 16,650 miles
  • 2019 – 16,502 miles
  • 2018 – 16,304 miles
  • 2017 – 15,841 miles
  • 2015 – 15,783 miles
  • 2014 – 15,404 miles
  • 2013 – 15,306 miles
  • 2012 – 14,799 miles
  • 2010 – 13,328 miles
  • 2009 – 13,118 miles
  • 2008 – 12,956 miles
  • 2007 – 12,798 miles
  • 2006 – 12,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,098 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight movement at steering wheel.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,098 miles (+129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    17,098 miles
    Test number
    166312671063
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Pass16,969 miles (+115)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    16,969 miles
    Test number
    577922782786
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 13 years old.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 19 years old.
  3. Pass16,854 miles (+121)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    16,854 miles
    Test number
    590678038907
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed.
  4. Pass16,733 miles (+83)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    820954938406
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bush wearing.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
  5. Pass16,650 miles (+148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    16,650 miles
    Test number
    833770147998
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
  6. Pass16,502 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    936555867558
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight movement at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
  7. Fail16,502 miles (+198)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,502 miles
    Test number
    226366908239
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight movement at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
  8. Pass16,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    735790776504
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear pipes and silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  9. Fail16,304 miles (+463)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,304 miles
    Test number
    741316456911
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear pipes and silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  10. Pass15,841 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,841 miles
    Test number
    426792517175
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
  11. Pass15,783 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    941137505870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,404 miles (+98)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    365247224263
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass15,306 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,306 miles
    Test number
    178104283464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,799 miles (+1,471)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,799 miles
    Test number
    215142262023
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
  15. Pass13,328 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,328 miles
    Test number
    971382340393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,118 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,118 miles
    Test number
    903444359238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,956 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,956 miles
    Test number
    243324318280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,798 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,798 miles
    Test number
    324062127218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,434 miles
    Test number
    630024976137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 221 WYB

What vehicle is registration 221 WYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 221 WYB on a green petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 1 Feb 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 221 WYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 221 WYB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 221 WYB?
The MOT on 221 WYB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 221 WYB done?
221 WYB was recorded at 17,098 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 236 miles a year.
Has 221 WYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 221 WYB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on 221 WYB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 221 WYB find?
221 WYB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play; central oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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