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CTU 662N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTU 662N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,465 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill just by trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 61,463 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Extinguish when dip beam operated (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill just by trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both rear position lamps not working when dip beam operated (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working not working when dip beam operated (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,241 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 60,493 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 60,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 57,001 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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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CTU 662N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 CTU 662N, 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 52 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 CTU 662N registered?

CTU 662N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 August 1974.

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