MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear shocks feel weak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/cracked on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/cracked on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Rear shocks feel weak
Rear Tyres starting to crack
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CDM 553S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 CDM 553S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CDM 553S?
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What year was CDM 553S registered?
CDM 553S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 February 1978.
Is CDM 553S safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDM 553S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CDM 553S have outstanding finance?
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