MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
indicator switch doesn't self cancel
nearside track rod inner ball joint slightly worn
slight lateral play at hand brake lever
slight play at upper steering column bearing
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
indicator switch does not self cancel
slight lateral play at handbrake lever
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
indicator switch does not self cancel
slight lateral play at handbrake lever
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front shock absorber has a weak damping effect
slight lateral play at handbrake lever
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part when on full left hand lock (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part when on full right hand lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering wheel retaining device missing six securing bolts missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front shock absorber has a weak damping effect
slight lateral play at handbrake lever
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play on both inner steering rack joints
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
play in nearside part of steering rack
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KSG 989T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KSG 989T, 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 KSG 989T registered?
KSG 989T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1979.
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