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VEX 641S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,861 mi
Last recorded25,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 641S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,861 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 25,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 25,561 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 25,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding exccesive (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 24,574 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 24,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,236 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 81,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,016 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

welded repairs to the chassis and body

Fail 7 Sep 2009 80,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

welded repairs to the chassis and body

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,859 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside outersill corroded

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight brake pedel travel

Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,781 miles

corrosion around n/s bonnet hinge

Fail 2 Aug 2006 78,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around n/s bonnet hindge

Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VEX 641S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 VEX 641S, 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 VEX 641S registered?

VEX 641S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1977.

Is VEX 641S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEX 641S shows 15 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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