MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
corrosion on front inner wings ,under bonnet,rear seals surfice rust
little play on top steering
corrosion to both side inner wings (bonnet)
littel play on steering wheel top
surfice rust to both side front and rear seals inner and out.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to both side inner wings (bonnet)
littel play on steering wheel top
surfice rust to both side front and rear seals inner and out.
Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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KJH 500P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 KJH 500P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KJH 500P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1975.
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