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CFX 253T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,598 mi
Last recorded59,598 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFX 253T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,342 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 51,260 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,155 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,037 miles

slight play in offside lower swivel

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,037 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in offside lower swivel

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,985 miles

rubber boot split on nearside track rod end

slight play in offside lower swivel

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,711 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,620 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,189 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.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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CFX 253T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CFX 253T, 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.

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What year was CFX 253T registered?

CFX 253T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 March 1979.

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The MOT history for CFX 253T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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