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KAP 66L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,152 mi
Last recorded73,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 66L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff has slight leak from seal

o/s door catches bonnet when open

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,152 miles

ehaust back box has minor leak of gases

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

ehaust back box has minor leak of gases

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,152 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 73,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 73,152 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,152 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

speedo /mph/speed not working

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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KAP 66L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 KAP 66L, 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 53 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 KAP 66L registered?

KAP 66L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is KAP 66L safe to buy?

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