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KAF 663P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,543 mi
Last recorded40,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAF 663P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,027 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,867 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,523 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 39,523 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure bottom bolt (1.1.10 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,698 miles

0sr parking and service brake efficiency only just met suspect contaminated shoes requires further inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2019 38,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,019 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low efficiency (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low efficiency (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure movement in mounting bushes (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 36,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All of rear body corroded, but not within prescribed areas

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,640 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,640 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,051 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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KAF 663P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 KAF 663P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAF 663P registered?

KAF 663P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 September 1975.

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