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CLF 205H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 205H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,879 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight free play

slight wear in lower trunion

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust manifold fouling chassis

floorpan corroded and repaired throughout

os rack gaiter rubbing rubber coated suspension bolt

osf underbody corroded and holed by body mount

play in nsf and osf lower trunions

repairs and extensions to chassis and suspension

repairs and underseal throughout vehicle underbody asnd chassis

sills coated in filler

slight corrosion to brake pipes along front bulk head

underbody corroded around all body mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,310 miles

Battery and battery leads slightly insecure

Drivers seat not adjustable -- no adjustment mechanism fitted

Exhaust has been repaired

N/S/R Brake back plate looks damp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Handbrake effort lower than expected

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,986 miles

Exhaust system has been repaired

N/S/R Brake back plate slightly damp -- Possible leak -- needs to be checked

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,934 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all body mountings carroded

all inner wings carroded

exhaust temp repair

fluid over nearside rear back-plate unable to detect leak

handbrake temp repair

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,442 miles

Oil leak

all sills slightly corroded

bodywork in bad condition

bonnet corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,442 miles

Nearside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

all sills slightly corroded

bodywork in bad condition

bonnet corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,879 miles

1 Rear side light not working, 1 stop light not working, still has side lights and brake lights both N/S/R and O/S/R

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Track rod end taped up

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Spot lights working with main beam

Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

1 Rear side light not working, 1 stop light not working, still has side lights and brake lights both N/S/R and O/S/R

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S Track rod end taped up

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Spot lights working with main beam

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,436 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,372 miles

repairs to car only just meet requarments i belive this car should go for an sva test to ensure its build quality

Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,368 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,043 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,576 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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CLF 205H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 CLF 205H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLF 205H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 April 1970.

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