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CFM 129W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,209 mi
Last recorded61,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 129W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,209 miles

Front tyres over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 61,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 61,148 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,145 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,010 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

some play in steering rack o/s

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,627 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack o/s+n/s

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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CFM 129W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CFM 129W, 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.

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What year was CFM 129W registered?

CFM 129W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is CFM 129W safe to buy?

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