MOT Status
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53,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive brake bind on all wheels (1.2.1 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
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 ()
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 ()
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
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)
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)
slight play in n/s/f lower trunnion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KAB 852K registered?
KAB 852K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1971.
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