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CFC 382R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,672 mi
Last recorded20,672 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFC 382R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 20,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,743 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

coolant leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 19,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 19,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake application very slightly uneven.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,137 miles

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,174 miles

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 15,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,901 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 12,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,891 miles

Handbrake close to maximum travel

Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 97,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

emissions checked at 2000 rpm

stone chip front screen

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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CFC 382R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 CFC 382R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CFC 382R registered?

CFC 382R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1977.

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