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CEE 101X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEE 101X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,307 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,230 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,917 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,939 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2006 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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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CEE 101X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CEE 101X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEE 101X registered?

CEE 101X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 September 1981.

Is CEE 101X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEE 101X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEE 101X have outstanding finance?

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