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CMK 923V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMK 923V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 94,551 miles

Door hinges worn

Steering wheel in poor condition

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion to floor nearside front and offside front(seems to be welded from inside)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,675 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,067 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,097 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 89,540 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 89,540 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CMK 923V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CMK 923V, 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

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What year was CMK 923V registered?

CMK 923V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CMK 923V safe to buy?

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