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CMW 974V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

29,799 mi
Last recorded29,799 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMW 974V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,799 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff.leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,539 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 29,314 miles

Front both sides wings corroded

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Rear both side lower bumper/quarter panel corroded on edges

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2018 29,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front both sides wings corroded

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Rear both side lower bumper/quarter panel corroded on edges

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,240 miles

Central Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 29,183 miles

Nearside Front 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,484 miles

Oil leak

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

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

fuel filler seal perished

Fail 6 Jun 2015 28,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filler seal perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,230 miles

exhuast box hanging very low and mounted rigid to body

n/s and o/s/ front seat/insecure

Fail 31 May 2014 28,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

exhuast box hanging very low and mounted rigid to body

n/s and o/s/ front seat/insecure

Fail 11 May 2013 27,709 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r body near suspension arm

Pass 11 May 2013 27,709 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r body near suspension arm

Pass 19 May 2012 25,917 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2012 25,915 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,386 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

front and rear brakes have slight imbalance

oil leaks engine and rear diff

slight corrosion of underside and body

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,386 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front and rear brakes have slight imbalance

oil leaks engine and rear diff

slight corrosion of underside and body

Pass 22 May 2010 20,609 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 18,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,650 miles

Battery insecure

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

general body rusting

Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,650 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 17,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CMW 974V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 CMW 974V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CMW 974V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 April 1980.

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