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CNM 196L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNM 196L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,023 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,250 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE TO WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 37,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 36,846 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,846 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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CNM 196L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 CNM 196L, 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 53 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 CNM 196L?

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What year was CNM 196L registered?

CNM 196L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is CNM 196L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNM 196L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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