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KGO 87K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,695 mi
Last recorded52,695 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGO 87K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,695 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,096 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,847 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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KGO 87K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 KGO 87K, 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 55 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 KGO 87K registered?

KGO 87K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is KGO 87K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGO 87K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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