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KRV 14P

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRV 14P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Intermittent fault on door lock

Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Intermittent fault on door lock

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,515 miles

Offside Front Near limit

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wheel bearings noisy, not excessive

nearside rear floor corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 10 Aug 2013 77,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wheel bearings noisy, not excessive

nearside rear floor corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,075 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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KRV 14P is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 KRV 14P, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRV 14P registered?

KRV 14P is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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