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121 KBP

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 KBP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 46,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 16,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 16,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 16,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 15,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 15,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRUNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 15,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,457 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 15,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,698 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 3,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,033 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,469 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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121 KBP is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 121 KBP, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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121 KBP is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1963.

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