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KAU 435N

1997 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,130 mi
Last recorded10,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Spitfire30,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 435N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 10,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 10,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 9,826 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 9,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 9,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,460 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 9,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,829 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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KAU 435N is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 30,499 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 KAU 435N, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KAU 435N registered?

KAU 435N is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is KAU 435N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 435N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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