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KRX 653L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 653L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,084 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,084 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling shock absorber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside Rear position lamp affected by the operation of another lamp.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

emissions not carried out due to age of vehicle.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 64,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,333 miles

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

Seat frames well anchored but both seat frame mechanisms worn

Wear/play to nearside front trackrod/steering rack joint, not yet excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,332 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Seat frames well anchored but both seat frame mechanisms worn

Wear/play to nearside front trackrod/steering rack joint, not yet excessive

Coolant hoose interfered with throttle mechanism and causes throttle to stick on part way

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,173 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,048 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack has slight play in nearside arm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,880 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in rear u/j joints

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,827 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 86,774 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

radiator leaking from top hose conector

Pass 4 Nov 2005 85,722 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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KRX 653L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 KRX 653L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRX 653L registered?

KRX 653L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 September 1972.

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