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CVH 954L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,052 mi
Last recorded7,052 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 954L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 7,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 7,052 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,405 miles

both rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

underbody,chassis and sills repaired & heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2014 5,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

underbody,chassis and sills repaired & heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes grinding when applide

underbody,chassis & sills repaired & heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2011 5,104 miles

front body valance rusty and holed

nearside and offside floor and sills repaired

Fail 1 Oct 2011 5,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front body valance rusty and holed

nearside and offside floor and sills repaired

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

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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CVH 954L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 CVH 954L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CVH 954L registered?

CVH 954L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is CVH 954L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVH 954L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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