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CPH 385H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,375 mi
Last recorded27,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 385H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,375 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

Evidence of previous welding repairs

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Underside of vehicle painted and undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,194 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 144,612 miles

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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CPH 385H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 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 CPH 385H, 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

How do I check the history of CPH 385H?

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What year was CPH 385H registered?

CPH 385H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 June 1970.

Is CPH 385H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPH 385H 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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