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CBR 867W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBR 867W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 81,865 miles

Oil leak

advise both front lower trinions slight play

advise fuel cap slight deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2015 81,865 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

advise both front lower trinions slight play

advise fuel cap slight deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel archs corroded no sharp edges

exhaust rubbers perished but still supporting exhaust

fuel cap seal slight split but still seals

n/s/f wheel signs of rim catching suspension component not catching at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,388 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CBR 867W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBR 867W, 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 CBR 867W registered?

CBR 867W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1980.

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