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CPC 438T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 438T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 81,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread and slightly perished on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,750 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark In reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack mount bush

Offside Front Position lamp was not on during test then came back on

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has slight play within nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front ,nearside front ,offside rear ,and nearside rear tyres are perished on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,750 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark In reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack mount bush

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp was not on during test then came back on

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has slight play within nearside of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front ,nearside front ,offside rear ,and nearside rear tyres are perished on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,925 miles

All four tyres perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Vehicle sitting lop sided (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight movement in nearside steering rack mounting d bush

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four tyres perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Vehicle sitting lop sided (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight movement in nearside steering rack mounting d bush

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,916 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,597 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 72,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,065 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

wipers not turning off ivestigate electrical fault

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,497 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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CPC 438T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPC 438T, 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 CPC 438T registered?

CPC 438T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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