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CCU 722V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

6,927 mi
Last recorded6,927 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCU 722V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 6,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 5,272 miles

underfloor covered in wax oil/underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2022 537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 86,483 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 86,481 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,361 miles

steering rack has slight free play at road wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,772 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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CCU 722V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 CCU 722V, 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 CCU 722V registered?

CCU 722V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is CCU 722V safe to buy?

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Does CCU 722V have outstanding finance?

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