MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
corrosion starting to form within the offside rear inner wheel arch within the seatbelt prescribed area
slight corrosion starting to form wlthin both rear wheel arches in boot
slight play in the top steering column mounting bracket but still secure at the time of the test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight corrosion forming in both rear wheel arches within boot compartment
slight corrosion starting to form within the offside rear inner wheel arch within seatbelt prescribed area
slight play in the top steering column mounting bracket but still secure at the time of the test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight corrosion forming in both rear wheel arches within boot compartment
slight corrosion starting to form within the offside rear inner wheel arch within seatbelt prescribed area
slight play in the top steering column mounting bracket but still secure at the time of the test
Oil leak
new underseal on most cassis members and floors,not allowing full inspection.
slight increase/reduce on rear brakes,
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KYY 782K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 KYY 782K, 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.
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What year was KYY 782K registered?
KYY 782K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 March 1972.
Is KYY 782K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KYY 782K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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