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KJN 288V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,563 mi
Last recorded92,563 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 288V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 92,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 92,326 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Service brake efficiency 52%

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 92,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 91,780 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split.

Pass 11 May 2012 91,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 90,914 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

rear diff damp

Oil leak

fuel cap seal torn slightly

Fail 10 May 2011 90,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal torn slightly

offside windscreen wiper split

rear diff damp

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,442 miles

Fuel pipes at carburreters perished

Nearside wiper blade split

Poor park brakes efforts

Poor pattern to both headlamp dipped beams

Pass 4 May 2007 89,508 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight rumble to offside front wheel bearing

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2006 88,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 88,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Slight rumble in offside front wheel bearing

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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KJN 288V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 KJN 288V, 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 47 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 KJN 288V registered?

KJN 288V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is KJN 288V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJN 288V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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