CarVerify

Free Car Check

KAB 552T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

10,845 mi
Last recorded10,845 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 552T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 10,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,563 miles

Nearside Front bonnet fixing loose

Fail 2 May 2017 10,563 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front bonnet fixing loose

Pass 5 May 2016 9,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,358 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 9,355 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust pipe blowing slightly from both ends on joints

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,783 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 7,903 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,903 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 6,971 miles

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

offside rear wheel has very slight noise when rotated but no courseness (either early stage of bearing or hub/drum rubbing slightly on back plate

Pass 7 May 2011 6,356 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

very slight leak from tail shaft area of gear box and very slight oil leak from around rear of sump area

Fail 6 May 2011 6,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

very slight leak from tail shaft area of gear box and very slight oil leak from around rear of sump area

Pass 10 May 2010 6,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,691 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,691 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,821 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 5,821 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 5,100 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 5,090 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 85,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 85,942 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Outer Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Outer Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

spring washer found between n/s brake disc and back plate

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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KAB 552T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 KAB 552T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAB 552T?

You can check the full history of KAB 552T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KAB 552T registered?

KAB 552T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is KAB 552T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAB 552T shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAB 552T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KAB 552T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.