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KUU 317P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,021 mi
Last recorded35,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 317P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,021 miles

nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 35,018 miles

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

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

both rear brake efforts weak

both rear handbrake efforts weak

nearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,453 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Jul 2016 34,442 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking brake pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings slight play

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,755 miles

rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,550 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,133 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,533 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,626 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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KUU 317P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 317P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUU 317P registered?

KUU 317P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 November 1975.

Is KUU 317P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUU 317P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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