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CIA 4009

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

13,521 mi
Last recorded13,521 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIA 4009
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 13,521 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 13,521 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 13,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 13,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,068 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,699 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 12,660 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,507 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside front sidelight dull

Fail 28 Mar 2014 12,506 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres cracking

Offside front sidelight dull

Fail 8 Apr 2013 12,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,056 miles

Nearside front brake disc rusty.

Offside front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Oil on offside rear backplate.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 12,056 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc rusty.

Offside front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Oil on offside rear backplate.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,805 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,092 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 11,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITERS SPLIT

BRAKE FLUID AROUND MASTER CYL NO LEAKS FOUND

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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CIA 4009 is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 CIA 4009, 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.

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CIA 4009 is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 September 1978.

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