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KAD 337V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97 mi
Last recorded97 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAD 337V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,006 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 98,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,765 miles

offside centre floor welded and undersealed

offside front floor welded and undersealed

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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KAD 337V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 KAD 337V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAD 337V registered?

KAD 337V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is KAD 337V safe to buy?

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