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KFC 428S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,882 mi
Last recorded22,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 428S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 20,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,670 miles

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

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,446 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 10,600 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 May 2006 10,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 10,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KFC 428S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 KFC 428S, 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 48 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 KFC 428S registered?

KFC 428S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 February 1978.

Is KFC 428S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFC 428S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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