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KVY 643S

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,996 mi
Last recorded15,996 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVY 643S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,996 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 15,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KVY 643S is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 KVY 643S, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVY 643S?

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What year was KVY 643S registered?

KVY 643S is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is KVY 643S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVY 643S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVY 643S have outstanding finance?

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