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KVT 245K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,400 mi
Last recorded67,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVT 245K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,400 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,166 miles

wear in offside front lower steering trunion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,496 miles

n/s track rod end os trunnion slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2006 61,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KVT 245K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KVT 245K, 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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What year was KVT 245K registered?

KVT 245K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is KVT 245K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVT 245K 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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