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KAC 924N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,769 mi
Last recorded4,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAC 924N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 4,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s door check strap broken

Fail 3 Dec 2018 4,768 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s door check strap broken

Pass 27 Nov 2017 3,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 1,851 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 99,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coolant leak from bottom hose

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,536 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,831 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 96,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 948,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 92,098 miles

offside door check strap broken

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,850 miles

offside door check strap broken

Fail 17 Nov 2006 90,850 miles

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

offside door check strap broken

Pass 18 Nov 2005 89,835 miles

offside door check strap broken offside door handle faulty

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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KAC 924N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 KAC 924N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAC 924N registered?

KAC 924N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 July 1975.

Is KAC 924N safe to buy?

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