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KUT 183P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUT 183P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,664 miles

front bonnet rusting by o/s wheel arch

Pass 28 May 2010 94,416 miles

C.O.emissions close to limit

both front tyres perished , recommend replace

corrosion at rear by suspension tie rod mounts

front to rear brake pipe corroded at n/s/f & n/s/r

propshaft fixings at rear u.j. require attention

seat mounts , recommend check

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

slight play / noise n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in upper steering column

slight play o/s/f lower trunion suspension joint

steering rack mountings worn , recommend replace

Fail 27 May 2010 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

C.O.emissions close to limit

both front tyres perished , recommend replace

corrosion at rear by suspension tie rod mounts

front to rear brake pipe corroded at n/s/f & n/s/r

propshaft fixings at rear u.j. require attention

seat mounts , recommend check

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

slight play / noise n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in upper steering column

slight play o/s/f lower trunion suspension joint

steering rack mountings worn , recommend replace

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front floor to body sill holed .not in perscribed area

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise when spun

o/s front tyre cracking on inner wall

o/s n/s front chassis corroded

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,603 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

interior mirror missing

n/s front floor to body sill holed .not in perscribed area

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise when spun

o/s front tyre cracking on inner wall

o/s n/s front chassis corroded

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,853 miles

Slight play to nearside rear lower hub pivot

Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play to nearside rear lower hub pivot

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,641 miles

hand brake travel may soon require attention.

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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KUT 183P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUT 183P, 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 KUT 183P registered?

KUT 183P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 August 1975.

Is KUT 183P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUT 183P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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