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KHT 722P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHT 722P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 2,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 97,072 miles

car is on dvla damage marker

Fail 7 Oct 2010 97,072 miles

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

car is on dvla damage marker

Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 95,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 94,689 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 94,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 94,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s lower trunion bolt missing from steering wheel radiator catch tank loose

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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KHT 722P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 KHT 722P, 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.

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What year was KHT 722P registered?

KHT 722P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 December 1975.

Is KHT 722P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHT 722P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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