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CPP 235K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 235K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

corroded ns/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 57,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot inoperative

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,460 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion to chassis and front and rear valances

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,439 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Car covered in thick underseal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,050 miles

Corrosion on rear valance

Fuel pipe perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,756 miles

handbrake readings slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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CPP 235K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPP 235K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CPP 235K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1971.

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