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CIJ 7589

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIJ 7589
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 69,371 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated coupling fixing bolts loose (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,752 miles

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

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

front tyres damaged on outer sholders by fouling

Fail 11 Jul 2008 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front tyres damaged on outer sholders by fouling

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,298 miles

r/n/s h/brake slightly low

r/n/s tyre wall small splits †front tyres outer walls/tread slight damage †handbrake levertravel/movement to floor fixings

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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CIJ 7589 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 CIJ 7589, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CIJ 7589 registered?

CIJ 7589 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is CIJ 7589 safe to buy?

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