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KBF 970V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBF 970V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,328 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides of vehicle. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,487 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged top of gearbox (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hazard light not operating when switched on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in offside front lower truneon will require attention in near future

Pass 21 May 2012 66,648 miles

play in offside front lower truneon. will require replacement in near future

Pass 27 May 2011 66,483 miles

wear in offside lower truneon , will require replcement in near future.

wear in steering column to rack coupling.

Pass 27 May 2010 66,145 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 66,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,737 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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KBF 970V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KBF 970V, 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.

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KBF 970V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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