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KNR 745L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,019 mi
Last recorded2,019 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNR 745L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 2,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 1,240 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 963 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in trunnion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,436 miles

exhaust hiting bolt

rear brake pipe hanging below chassi

rear fuel pipe hanging below chassi

speedo cable rubbing steering rod

Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust hiting bolt

rear brake pipe hanging below chassi

rear fuel pipe hanging below chassi

speedo cable rubbing steering rod

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,652 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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KNR 745L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KNR 745L, 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

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What year was KNR 745L registered?

KNR 745L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is KNR 745L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNR 745L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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