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CAX 32K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,719 mi
Last recorded44,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 32K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,719 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 8,558 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 8,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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CAX 32K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 CAX 32K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAX 32K registered?

CAX 32K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 December 1971.

Is CAX 32K safe to buy?

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