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CPF 54T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,400 mi
Last recorded17,400 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 54T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 17,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 17,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 17,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 16,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,514 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 14,747 miles

Emissions test failed first idle test and had to be held @ 200rpm as per procedure to pass.....Near side rear foot and park brake efforts low but passed on overall per centage readings.....

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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CPF 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CPF 54T, 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 CPF 54T registered?

CPF 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is CPF 54T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPF 54T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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