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CAA 235V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,849 mi
Last recorded90,849 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 235V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,849 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

play in steering arms/joints

vehicle undersilled covering some corrosion making it hard to inspect

Fail 20 Aug 2015 5,486 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

play in steering arms/joints

vehicle undersilled covering some corrosion making it hard to inspect

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,417 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,260 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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CAA 235V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 CAA 235V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAA 235V registered?

CAA 235V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is CAA 235V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAA 235V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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