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CAU 256H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,191 mi
Last recorded2,191 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 256H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 2,191 miles

All indicators are flashing a little too fast

Nearside front tyre is perishing and cracking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 2,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 2,168 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 1,937 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing and splitting in several places

Pass 21 Jan 2010 1,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 667 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls are perishing

Slight play offside inner track rod joint

Fail 13 Oct 2008 664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls are perishing

Slight play offside inner track rod joint

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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CAU 256H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAU 256H, 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

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What year was CAU 256H registered?

CAU 256H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1970.

Is CAU 256H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 256H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAU 256H have outstanding finance?

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