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CFR 967S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 967S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 39,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 39,938 miles

floor pan corroded

slight play in front trunions

Pass 27 May 2016 39,872 miles

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

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

floor pan corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 39,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,838 miles

Battery insecure

N/S washer jet loose

N/S/R tyre close to limit and cracking

Play in both lower trunions

wipers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure

N/S washer jet loose

N/S/R tyre close to limit and cracking

Play in both lower trunions

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,698 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen

n/s washer jet loose

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s/f trunion slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,585 miles

lift in n/s/f lower trunion

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

lift in n/s/f lower trunion

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,288 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,288 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers worn, n/s/f lower trunnion worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,848 miles

n/s/f outrigger corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,531 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 38,531 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres 2mm

seat belts fraying

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,032 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,803 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s lower trunion worn, †n/s + o/s seat belts frayed

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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CFR 967S 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 61.1%.

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 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 CFR 967S, 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 CFR 967S registered?

CFR 967S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 August 1977.

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