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CVC 419T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,533 mi
Last recorded54,533 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 419T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 54,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 54,533 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement steering column mountings

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 33,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight movement on steering column mountings

Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,242 miles

Fuel hose slightly perished

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

Slight corrosion to passenger floor

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,817 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,747 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,833 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 26,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2008 20,005 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,131 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 12,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake travel

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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CVC 419T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 CVC 419T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CVC 419T registered?

CVC 419T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is CVC 419T safe to buy?

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