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KWD 366L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,102 mi
Last recorded3,102 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 366L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 3,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 2,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 1,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 177 miles

Advise on slight play in front wheel bearings and slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,287 miles

Advise on slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,239 miles

ADVISE/ UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUME/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,900 miles

advise on play in front anti-roll bar d bushes

play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 92,579 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,762 miles

exhaust from manifold/flange

Pass 28 Jun 2007 89,666 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 89,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 366L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 366L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWD 366L registered?

KWD 366L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is KWD 366L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWD 366L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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