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CLN 801T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLN 801T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,997 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,994 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,537 miles

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

both rear brake hose flexis perishing

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage offside front chassis outrigger

slight wear nearside rear drive shaft uj

Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage offside front chassis outrigger

slight wear nearside rear drive shaft uj

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,357 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight wear nearside rear lower suspension joint bushes

Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

slight wear nearside rear lower suspension joint bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,167 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,161 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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CLN 801T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CLN 801T, 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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What year was CLN 801T registered?

CLN 801T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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