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TEX 61R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,303 mi
Last recorded14,303 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEX 61R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,303 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 14,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,735 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, wire strap fitted to support exhaust

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rubber fuel cap seal deteriorated

Slight sideways movement in top steering column mount

Pass 16 May 2015 10,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 10,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 9,068 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,918 miles

nearside sill to floorpan panelling slightly damaged and corroded. (SEPERATE CHASSIS)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,918 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside sill to floorpan panelling slightly damaged and corroded. (SEPERATE CHASSIS)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 8,563 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,147 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 8,119 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TEX 61R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 TEX 61R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TEX 61R registered?

TEX 61R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is TEX 61R safe to buy?

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