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CHN 120T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,221 mi
Last recorded19,221 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHN 120T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,221 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 17,334 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 17,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 14,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,388 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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CHN 120T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CHN 120T, 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 CHN 120T?

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What year was CHN 120T registered?

CHN 120T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 April 1979.

Is CHN 120T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHN 120T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHN 120T have outstanding finance?

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