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CLJ 836L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 836L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,722 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front steering rack mountings worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front steering rack mountings worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,450 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,273 miles

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

Slight play in both inner steering ball joints

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,273 miles

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

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

Slight play in both inner steering ball joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,847 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,599 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack rubber mounts worn. o/s wiper off window.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,733 miles

fuel filler cap starting to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,732 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filler cap starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,288 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,558 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,274 miles

O/s suspension slightly low.

O/s/f lower trunion slight play on threads.

Slight fluctuation on rear brake readings.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 20,274 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

O/s suspension slightly low.

O/s/f lower trunion slight play on threads.

Slight fluctuation on rear brake readings.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,501 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fan belt very loose

petrol cap starting to perish. † †slight play n/s/f wheel bearing. † †n/s/f shock absorber top attatchment loose.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,243 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play ns lower trunion

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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CLJ 836L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 CLJ 836L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLJ 836L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 October 1972.

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