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KOX 573W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,981 mi
Last recorded4,981 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOX 573W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 4,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 4,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 3,986 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,892 miles

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Apr 2010 3,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 3,793 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 3,544 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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KOX 573W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KOX 573W, 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 KOX 573W registered?

KOX 573W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is KOX 573W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOX 573W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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