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CWN 457K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWN 457K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 20,950 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 20,950 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 20,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounts weak

Pass 27 May 2015 20,186 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 20,186 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 20,179 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 19,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,150 miles

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..

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,596 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,596 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,048 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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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.

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