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KUA 495L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUA 495L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,652 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,706 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 74,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light cracks in rubber fuel line under bonnet

Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light cracks in the fuel line under the bonnet

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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KUA 495L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 KUA 495L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUA 495L registered?

KUA 495L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 September 1972.

Is KUA 495L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUA 495L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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