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CVL 994T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,083 mi
Last recorded61,083 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 994T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,083 miles

slight corrosion to underside

slight corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 61,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,722 miles

general corrosion to underside

oil on brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,722 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to underside

oil on brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2007 60,444 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lock to lock check nearly stretches o/s/f brake pipe

long brake pedal travel

nearside front brake backplate incorrectly fitted

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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CVL 994T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVL 994T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVL 994T registered?

CVL 994T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 August 1978.

Is CVL 994T safe to buy?

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