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CYC 625J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 625J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,151 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,145 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 85,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 84,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 84,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2011 84,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 84,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,108 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,474 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CYC 625J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 CYC 625J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYC 625J registered?

CYC 625J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1971.

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