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CCA 704X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 704X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,972 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,796 miles

none prescribed area corrosion on the offside outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,760 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,706 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,706 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,608 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,589 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,552 miles

steering rack has slight play in the mountings

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CCA 704X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 CCA 704X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CCA 704X registered?

CCA 704X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 August 1981.

Is CCA 704X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 704X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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