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KJD 463K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 463K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 29,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 29,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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KJD 463K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KJD 463K, 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.

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What year was KJD 463K registered?

KJD 463K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is KJD 463K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJD 463K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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