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KUS 629V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,177 mi
Last recorded47,177 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUS 629V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,177 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,159 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 46,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,012 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,693 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,693 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,686 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 44,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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KUS 629V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 KUS 629V, 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 47 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 KUS 629V registered?

KUS 629V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is KUS 629V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUS 629V shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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