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KSP 32F

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSP 32F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,731 miles

Unable to fully assess vehicle underside as it has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,437 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak at both carburettors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,052 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,529 miles

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirements 16%

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,806 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,575 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,561 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 58,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KSP 32F is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 KSP 32F, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KSP 32F?

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What year was KSP 32F registered?

KSP 32F is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is KSP 32F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSP 32F shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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