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CXI 714

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,931 mi
Last recorded37,931 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 714
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 37,931 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2018 37,907 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor direction, nearside and offside (8.2.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,783 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 37,783 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,754 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s o/s trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,597 miles

slight play in n/s o/s front trunnions

Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,851 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,868 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CXI 714 is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 CXI 714, 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 49 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 CXI 714 registered?

CXI 714 is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is CXI 714 safe to buy?

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