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KYC 665N

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,119 mi
Last recorded90,119 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 665N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 90,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 89,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 89,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 88,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 88,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 87,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 87,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 86,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,413 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 85,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 84,624 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 84,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,744 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,551 miles

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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KYC 665N is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 KYC 665N, 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 45 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 KYC 665N?

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What year was KYC 665N registered?

KYC 665N is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is KYC 665N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 665N shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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