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KUW 284K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,867 mi
Last recorded27,867 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUW 284K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 26,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis by roll bar fixing (2.4.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,519 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,690 miles

Floor corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2013 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Floor corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,996 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 23,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside and offside floors heavily corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,751 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front body corroded near to chassis

offside front body corroded close to chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,739 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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KUW 284K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 KUW 284K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KUW 284K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 October 1971.

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