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CUY 855H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,379 mi
Last recorded65,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 855H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 65,017 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 64,252 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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CUY 855H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 CUY 855H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUY 855H?

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What year was CUY 855H registered?

CUY 855H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is CUY 855H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUY 855H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CUY 855H have outstanding finance?

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