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CSR 723V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSR 723V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,816 miles

underbody of vehicle is undersealed.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear slant panel slight corrosion but not holed

Nearside floor holed but not near any fail items

Oil leak ()

rear inner arches slight corrosion but not holed both

steering wheel plastics loose

Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,614 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear slant panel slight corrosion but not holed

Nearside floor holed but not near any fail items

rear inner arches slight corrosion but not holed both

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,737 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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CSR 723V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 CSR 723V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSR 723V registered?

CSR 723V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is CSR 723V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSR 723V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSR 723V have outstanding finance?

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