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CFA 40L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFA 40L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,656 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 24 May 2018 69,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn mounting bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,186 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chasis has slight rusting

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chasis has slight rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,255 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,144 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,236 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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CFA 40L 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 63.2%.

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 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 CFA 40L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CFA 40L registered?

CFA 40L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is CFA 40L safe to buy?

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