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CWV 175L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

899 mi
Last recorded899 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWV 175L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2023 899 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,688 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,578 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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CWV 175L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWV 175L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CWV 175L?

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What year was CWV 175L registered?

CWV 175L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is CWV 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWV 175L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CWV 175L have outstanding finance?

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