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KHJ 490P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,695 mi
Last recorded93,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHJ 490P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,695 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 93,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,642 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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KHJ 490P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 KHJ 490P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHJ 490P?

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What year was KHJ 490P registered?

KHJ 490P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is KHJ 490P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHJ 490P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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