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CNK 11X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNK 11X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025
Pass 23 Jun 2022 1,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 1,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 1,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

movement in steering column mounting but not considered exssive

steering lock inop

Fail 16 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pads (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

movement in steering column mounting but not considered exssive

steering lock inop

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017
Fail 28 Nov 2017

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe above subframe/chassi corroded.

bothside front and rear brake binding,marginal pass.

bothside rear shock absorber,s negligible damping effect,should replace.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,909 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear shock absorber/s negligible damping effect- should replace.

offside rear brake bisnding slightly.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 98,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear shock absorber/s negligible damping effect- should replace.

offside rear brake bisnding slightly.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,890 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes are coverd with under seals

both front to rear pipes are coverd with under seals

Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes are coverd with under seals

both front to rear pipes are coverd with under seals

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 98,840 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brakes had slight bind, unable to check bearings.

engine misfiring

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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CNK 11X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 CNK 11X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CNK 11X registered?

CNK 11X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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