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KKR 183V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKR 183V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 65,925 miles

Front Lower Fuel pipe damaged bulk head (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure under floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Fuel pipe chafing bulk head (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,644 miles

n/s/r shocker

Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r shocker

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,388 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,231 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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KKR 183V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KKR 183V, 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.

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What year was KKR 183V registered?

KKR 183V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is KKR 183V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKR 183V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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