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KUU 149P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,567 mi
Last recorded68,567 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 149P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,565 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,696 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 59,472 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,817 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,557 miles

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very little reserve travel remaining on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KUU 149P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KUU 149P, 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 KUU 149P registered?

KUU 149P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 October 1975.

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