MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper extensions on chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear boot floor corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing two (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing two (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper extensions on chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear boot floor corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust mounts weak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
centre exhaust knocking on chassis/floor
knocking from rear
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
centre exhaust knocking on chassis/floor
knocking from rear
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
brake pedal has side movement..
handbrake lever has side movement..
n/s/front chassis areas corroded..
n/s/rear suspension mount area corroded...
o/s & n/s dip beam operation...
o/s/front chassis areas corroded...
washers operation..
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CWN 457K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 CWN 457K, 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 CWN 457K registered?
CWN 457K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 January 1972.
Is CWN 457K safe to buy?
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