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KRB 70J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRB 70J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 61,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,434 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 61,122 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 61,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,192 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,444 miles

nearside track rod end gaitor split.

offside rear tyre outer and inner sidewalls slightly deteriortated ie perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside track rod end gaitor split.

offside rear tyre outer and inner sidewalls slightly deteriortated ie perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,922 miles

o/s rear body panel holed with corrosion behind wheel arch

slight wear in steering rack

wear in top steering coloumn mounting

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,922 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

o/s rear body panel holed with corrosion behind wheel arch

slight wear in steering rack

wear in top steering coloumn mounting

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,124 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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KRB 70J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 KRB 70J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRB 70J registered?

KRB 70J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is KRB 70J safe to buy?

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