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KAB 852K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,831 mi
Last recorded53,831 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 852K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 53,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 53,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,586 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 53,585 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive brake bind on all wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 52,643 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside front lower trunion pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 52,643 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part offside rear brake hose fouling on drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside front lower trunion pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,728 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,728 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,446 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 22 May 2012 51,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 49,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,648 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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KAB 852K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 852K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAB 852K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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