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KHR 252X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,715 mi
Last recorded11,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHR 252X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,715 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 11,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 10,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 10,579 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 10,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 9,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,248 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 8,107 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 8,097 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 7,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 6,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,622 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 4,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 3,557 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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KHR 252X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KHR 252X, 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 KHR 252X registered?

KHR 252X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KHR 252X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHR 252X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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