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KSM 16P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSM 16P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,443 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 92,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 91,709 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 91,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 91,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2010 91,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 91,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 91,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 90,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 90,701 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 89,938 miles

near side front wheel bearing slight play

of side rear brake effort on parking brake low

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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KSM 16P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 KSM 16P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSM 16P?

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What year was KSM 16P registered?

KSM 16P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 February 1976.

Is KSM 16P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSM 16P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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