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KFP 591P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,783 mi
Last recorded3,783 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFP 591P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 3,783 miles

Nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly advise repair

Fail 3 Mar 2016 3,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly advise repair

Pass 25 Feb 2015 3,659 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly advise repair

Offside rear drive shaft support bearing lower bush has slight play advise repair

Fail 25 Feb 2015 3,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly advise repair

Offside rear drive shaft support bearing lower bush has slight play advise repair

Pass 20 Feb 2014 3,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 3,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

offside front brake binding slightly

tailgate steady bar detached

Fail 20 Feb 2013 3,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

offside front brake binding slightly

tailgate steady bar detached

Pass 17 Feb 2012 2,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 2,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 48 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,362 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 93,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 88,968 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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KFP 591P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KFP 591P, 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 KFP 591P registered?

KFP 591P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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The MOT history for KFP 591P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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