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CKX 260B

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,430 mi
Last recorded73,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKX 260B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,430 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,408 miles

bind on rear brakes

centre exhaust mount broken

tyres cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre badly age cracked

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

offside front tyre badly age cracked

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,365 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,949 miles

Corrosion (HOLES) along near side floor/sill edge.

Near side rear tyre cracking/perishing.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 72,812 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 72,788 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Off side rear foot and handbrake readings low.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,410 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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CKX 260B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 CKX 260B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKX 260B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 July 1964.

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