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KST 690P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,232 mi
Last recorded29,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKST 690P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 29,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,772 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 28,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 28,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 26,363 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 26,352 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear low service brake performance

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,494 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 25,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 247,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 23,019 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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KST 690P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KST 690P, 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 KST 690P?

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What year was KST 690P registered?

KST 690P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is KST 690P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KST 690P shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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