MOT Status
Mileage
89,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KTJ 821R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTJ 821R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KTJ 821R registered?
KTJ 821R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is KTJ 821R safe to buy?
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