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CNC 505T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,845 mi
Last recorded71,845 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNC 505T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2011 65,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 64,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 59,991 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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CNC 505T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CNC 505T, 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 CNC 505T registered?

CNC 505T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 February 1979.

Is CNC 505T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNC 505T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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