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KYY 816K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYY 816K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,416 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,366 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,130 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 89,127 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,268 miles

Engine oil leak

Handbrake only just met requirement

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

Propshaft bolts insufficient locking

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 63,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,209 miles

long foot brake travel

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low advise replace

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 62,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 62,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,751 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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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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