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CAA 275R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,482 mi
Last recorded15,482 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 275R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 15,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,449 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 13,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 12,702 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 12,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,302 miles

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,307 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 8,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 7,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 1,767 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 98,541 miles

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

o/s/f outrigger very rusty.

slight movement at n/s/f lower trunnion

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 275R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 275R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAA 275R registered?

CAA 275R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 July 1977.

Is CAA 275R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAA 275R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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