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CWP 604W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,684 mi
Last recorded74,684 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 604W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,503 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,503 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 72,496 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,100 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes imbalanced

rear inner sills corroded

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes imbalanced

rear inner sills corroded

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Fail 10 May 2010 69,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 69,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 69,870 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 69,602 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 69,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,841 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 68,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CWP 604W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 CWP 604W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CWP 604W registered?

CWP 604W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is CWP 604W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 604W shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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