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CTV 649K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 649K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,770 miles

n/s/r o/s/r indicaters slightly dull

Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r o/s/r indicaters slightly dull

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,390 miles

hand brake performance 16%

Pass 14 May 2010 63,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,950 miles

ADVISE STEERING RACK BUSHES

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,398 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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CTV 649K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 CTV 649K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CTV 649K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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