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KYE 135K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYE 135K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 21 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,594 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,425 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack in tread

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,242 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack in tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,351 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,071 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,903 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

both rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

handbrake will soon need adjusting

oil leak

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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KYE 135K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 KYE 135K, 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 54 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 KYE 135K registered?

KYE 135K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is KYE 135K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYE 135K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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