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CCR 180K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,316 mi
Last recorded34,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCR 180K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side to side play to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2024 34,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side to side play to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 34,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,719 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 28,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,661 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 28,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,589 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 51,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

various undersealed welding repairs

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,066 miles

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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CCR 180K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 CCR 180K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CCR 180K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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