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KAN 894K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 894K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 45,979 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,796 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,394 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,090 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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KAN 894K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KAN 894K, 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 KAN 894K registered?

KAN 894K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is KAN 894K safe to buy?

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