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CGK 208S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGK 208S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 22,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,215 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,215 miles

Battery insecure

Customer present and advised that centre exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate and will require replacement shortly

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Unequal braking performance up to 22% measured at front wheels, brajes may require attention

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 22,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside service and parking brake lower than expected reading, brakes may need attention

Some wear/end play in nearside end of steering rack, not excessive

Speedometer/odometer not working

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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CGK 208S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 CGK 208S, 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 48 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 CGK 208S registered?

CGK 208S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is CGK 208S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGK 208S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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