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CPE 505H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 505H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 74,926 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

Fail 2 May 2019 74,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper sill in door shut area corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and chassis

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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CPE 505H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 CPE 505H, 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

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What year was CPE 505H registered?

CPE 505H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is CPE 505H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 505H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPE 505H have outstanding finance?

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