MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil Leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Handbrake only just met requirement
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft bolts insufficient locking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlight beam pattern poor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks at engine and gearbox
Slight play in steering rack
long foot brake travel
front discs corroded and worn
front pads low advise replace
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
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 816K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 816K, 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
How do I check the history of KYY 816K?
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What year was KYY 816K registered?
KYY 816K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 May 1972.
Is KYY 816K safe to buy?
The MOT history for KYY 816K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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