MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front bonnet rusting by o/s wheel arch
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
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
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
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
Slight play to nearside rear lower hub pivot
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
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake travel may soon require attention.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was KUT 183P registered?
KUT 183P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 August 1975.
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