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KNV 380V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,445 mi
Last recorded13,445 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 380V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 13,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 11,913 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,912 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

axle exhaust mount splitting

o/s/r front wheel arch corroded

small hole on o/s door sill

Fail 5 Sep 2014 11,906 miles

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,664 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 23 Jun 2011 6,664 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 747 miles

O/S/F LOWER QUARTER PANEL CORRODED

O/S/R INNER QUATER PANNEL CORRODED

Fail 5 Jun 2009 747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F LOWER QUARTER PANEL CORRODED

O/S/R INNER QUATER PANNEL CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,948 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 380V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 380V, 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 KNV 380V registered?

KNV 380V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 August 1979.

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The MOT history for KNV 380V shows 12 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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