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KNV 377V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,628 mi
Last recorded7,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 377V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 7,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,184 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,647 miles

complete under side of car undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2008 3,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

complete under side of car undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,807 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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KNV 377V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNV 377V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KNV 377V?

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What year was KNV 377V registered?

KNV 377V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is KNV 377V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNV 377V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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