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KUH 505P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

20,807 mi
Last recorded20,807 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUH 505P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,807 miles

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

corosion in various places

oil leak

play in nearside steering arm

rear diff leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,772 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corosion in various places

oil leak

play in nearside steering arm

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2016 15,964 miles

rear diff leaking

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 15,919 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trunion bush and bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,921 miles

corroison in various places

neaside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

slight play in fornt wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 11,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,190 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s n n/s boot floor corrdid

o/s/f body mounting corrodid

Fail 16 Apr 2013 11,190 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s n n/s boot floor corrdid

o/s/f body mounting corrodid

Pass 26 Nov 2011 10,897 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 10,895 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

coolant leak water pump area

Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,458 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 10,448 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,787 miles

HAD VERIOUS PATCHES WELDING ON CHASSIS LOTS OF NEW PARTS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 7,696 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 5,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 4,796 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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KUH 505P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 KUH 505P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUH 505P registered?

KUH 505P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1975.

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