MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
n/s/r o/s/r indicaters slightly dull
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
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)
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)
hand brake performance 16%
ADVISE STEERING RACK BUSHES
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CTV 649K registered?
CTV 649K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.
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