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CUE 589J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,704 mi
Last recorded8,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUE 589J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 8,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 4,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 3,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 1,097 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Apr 2010 1,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2008 1,097 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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CUE 589J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 CUE 589J, 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 55 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 CUE 589J registered?

CUE 589J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1971.

Is CUE 589J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUE 589J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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