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CRN 780S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,814 mi
Last recorded79,814 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 780S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,507 miles

vehicle underside is covered in underseal

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,250 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 76,036 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blades torn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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CRN 780S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 CRN 780S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRN 780S registered?

CRN 780S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1977.

Is CRN 780S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRN 780S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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