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CLP 743H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,861 mi
Last recorded28,861 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLP 743H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,861 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,167 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,044 miles

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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CLP 743H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CLP 743H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLP 743H?

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What year was CLP 743H registered?

CLP 743H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CLP 743H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLP 743H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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