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KVS 543P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,708 mi
Last recorded16,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 543P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 16,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened x2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 16,666 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has excess travel

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure/ chassis under sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,309 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 16,297 miles

Braking system leaking Brake fluid leaking from both rear back plates (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,199 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 15,199 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,337 miles

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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KVS 543P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KVS 543P, 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 KVS 543P registered?

KVS 543P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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