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CBJ 759H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,081 mi
Last recorded1,081 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 759H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 1,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 1,015 miles

Engine slighltly smoking

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

Pass 17 May 2014 886 miles

Slight blue smoke on idle but not dense

Pass 11 May 2013 833 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 796 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2009 371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 149 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CBJ 759H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 CBJ 759H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBJ 759H registered?

CBJ 759H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is CBJ 759H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBJ 759H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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