MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative
Offside Front Binding slightly
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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KAV 488W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 KAV 488W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KAV 488W registered?
KAV 488W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is KAV 488W safe to buy?
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