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CFP 440T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFP 440T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,883 miles

parking brake 16%

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,847 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,834 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 77,801 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,781 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 77,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,668 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 77,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 77,652 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 77,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CFP 440T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 CFP 440T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CFP 440T?

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What year was CFP 440T registered?

CFP 440T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is CFP 440T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFP 440T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFP 440T have outstanding finance?

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