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CNS 472J

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,646 mi
Last recorded17,646 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNS 472J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 17,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,664 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,664 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 15,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 14,434 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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CNS 472J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNS 472J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNS 472J registered?

CNS 472J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 November 1970.

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