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KNE 941P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,738 mi
Last recorded16,738 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNE 941P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 16,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2022 16,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 16,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 16,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 16,365 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,289 miles

chassis brake pipes and under body hevily undersealed

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding

Fail 3 Oct 2016 13,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,022 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 12,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,183 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KNE 941P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KNE 941P, 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 KNE 941P registered?

KNE 941P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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