MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,871 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KWU 24V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 KWU 24V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KWU 24V registered?
KWU 24V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 October 1979.
Is KWU 24V safe to buy?
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