MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak Engine/Gearbox/Rear diff ()
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak Engine/Gearbox/Rear diff ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both lower trunions have slight play
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KKK 259L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 KKK 259L, 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.
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What year was KKK 259L registered?
KKK 259L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 June 1973.
Is KKK 259L safe to buy?
The MOT history for KKK 259L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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