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KST 894P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,567 mi
Last recorded22,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKST 894P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 22,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 22,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,434 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 22,434 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2015 22,379 miles

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,261 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,115 miles

corrotion to osr and nsr body

engine and and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,763 miles

nearside rear brakes low reading

nearside rear parking brakes low reading

rear imbalance 31%

Fail 22 Oct 2011 21,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,351 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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KST 894P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KST 894P, 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

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What year was KST 894P registered?

KST 894P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 April 1976.

Is KST 894P safe to buy?

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