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KDS 555V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDS 555V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan/sill seam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 29,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10% tested limit 4.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/lower arch and sill end panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill and sill backing panel repair patches not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan/sill seam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 28,402 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative n/s/front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 26,449 miles

battery inscure

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly inscure

wiper blades perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 24,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,930 miles

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

both sides front lower trunions have slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,669 miles

both sides front lower trunions have slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 23,160 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,070 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 21,070 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,863 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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KDS 555V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 KDS 555V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDS 555V registered?

KDS 555V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KDS 555V safe to buy?

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