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CUP 727W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,983 mi
Last recorded35,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUP 727W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,681 miles

Boot floor getting corroded

Offside Rear floor getting corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 35,616 miles

general corrosion underbody advise an under seal

Pass 6 May 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,330 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 35,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,853 miles

inside of boot corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jun 2007 34,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inside of boot corroded and holed

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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CUP 727W 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 77.8%.

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 CUP 727W, 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 CUP 727W registered?

CUP 727W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 November 1980.

Is CUP 727W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUP 727W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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