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KCL 200N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

26,068 mi
Last recorded26,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 200N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 25,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

but front trunnion's have slight play

Fail 9 May 2025 25,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

but front trunnion's have slight play

Pass 30 May 2024 25,711 miles

general underside corrosion

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

rear brakes slight bind

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight play o/s/f bearing/trunion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,707 miles

general underside corrosion

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f bearing/trunion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 25,680 miles

general underside corrosion

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,678 miles

general underside corrosion

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight cracking in o/s/f tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,661 miles

general underside corrosion

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight play in n/s and o/s front trunion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,649 miles

Fuel filler cap O-ring perrishing

Offside seat/floor securing catch op. can be poor

Possible intermittent defect?- offside headlamp

Some movement in nearside front suspension trunnion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 25,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap O-ring perrishing

Nearside front and offside rear brakes, slightly lazy op.

Offside seat/floor securing catch op. can be poor

Possible intermittent defect?- offside headlamp

Some movement in nearside front suspension trunnion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,555 miles

Nearside dipped headlight may have intermittent fault?

Offside seat/floor securing catch poor op.

Play in nearside front suspension trunnion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 25,555 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure 'R' pin at offside front calliper. (3.5.1l)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Lower effort- offside (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside dipped headlight may have intermittent fault?

Offside seat/floor securing catch poor op.

Play in nearside front suspension trunnion

Slight bind- nearside rear brake

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind. To be checked at re-test

Pass 2 Jul 2016 25,454 miles

Nearside front suspension top ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Slight bind- front brakes

Some play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion

Fail 1 Jul 2016 25,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

(Note: lower effort from offside parking/emergency brake). Single-line brakes.

Nearside front suspension top ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Slight bind- front brakes

Some play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,266 miles

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

n/s front chassis outrigger distorted

slight bind both front brakes

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,122 miles

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight play o/s/r suspension/wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 25,122 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight play o/s/r suspension/wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,969 miles

corrosion showing on the underside

nearside wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2013 24,969 miles

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

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

corrosion showing on the underside

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 May 2012 24,895 miles

slight play both front lower swivel

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar d shape bush

Fail 1 May 2012 24,889 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play both front lower swivel

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar d shape bush

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,607 miles

Coolant leak at under-bonett heater hose

Nearside front top wishbone ball joint rubber split

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside seat bacrest lock operation poor

Oil leaks, various

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Unable to view behind offside seat belt reel mount reinforcing plate

various areas of corrosion and recent undersealing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 24,607 miles

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

Coolant leak at under-bonett heater hose

Nearside front top wishbone ball joint rubber split

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside seat bacrest lock operation poor

Oil leaks, various

Rear footbrake 'imballance' (lower effort- offside)

Rear h/brake cable is slack and lever travel borders on excessive

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Unable to view behind offside seat belt reel mount reinforcing plate

various areas of corrosion and recent undersealing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,176 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front outriggers bent/distorted

n/s and o/s rear floor body panel previously repaired and undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front outriggers bent /distorted

n/s and o/s rear floor body panel previously repaired and undersealed

Pass 20 May 2008 23,784 miles

At the time of the test both front seats were not fixed securely to the vehicle floor

Pass 11 May 2007 23,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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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KCL 200N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 KCL 200N, 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.

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KCL 200N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 July 1975.

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