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CYX 173H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,408 mi
Last recorded31,408 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYX 173H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 31,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,001 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,937 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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CYX 173H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 CYX 173H, 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 56 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 CYX 173H?

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What year was CYX 173H registered?

CYX 173H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is CYX 173H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYX 173H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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