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CLE 395T

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,007 mi
Last recorded64,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLE 395T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 64,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,001 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,983 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure base can be rocked (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,750 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 63,745 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,663 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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CLE 395T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLE 395T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLE 395T?

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What year was CLE 395T registered?

CLE 395T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is CLE 395T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLE 395T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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