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KMX 450K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMX 450K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,839 miles

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,834 miles

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,822 miles

Oil leak

all suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes greesed

Fail 28 May 2014 74,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

all suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes greesed

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,791 miles

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 22 May 2013 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2012 74,771 miles

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

all suspension arm bushes slightly perished

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 74,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack gaitor split

Fail 6 May 2011 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack gaitor split

Pass 27 May 2010 74,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner steering rack boot split

Pass 21 May 2009 74,718 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 74,661 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 74,661 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2007 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 74,491 miles

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

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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KMX 450K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 KMX 450K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMX 450K registered?

KMX 450K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is KMX 450K safe to buy?

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