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CCK 168S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCK 168S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 88,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 87,748 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 87,038 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 87,034 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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CCK 168S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CCK 168S, 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 CCK 168S registered?

CCK 168S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is CCK 168S safe to buy?

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