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KWD 365L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,566 mi
Last recorded80,566 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 365L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,566 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,976 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BONNET CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT

Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BONNET CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT

Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,820 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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KWD 365L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 KWD 365L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWD 365L registered?

KWD 365L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is KWD 365L safe to buy?

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