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KJN 38L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,030 mi
Last recorded41,030 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 38L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,030 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,268 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 38,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 35,102 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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KJN 38L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 38L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJN 38L?

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What year was KJN 38L registered?

KJN 38L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is KJN 38L safe to buy?

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