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VJF 601S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,638 mi
Last recorded36,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJF 601S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunneon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 36,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunneon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,542 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,542 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,449 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 36,284 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,839 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight corrosion forming on nearside rear inner sill

structure rusty in places

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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VJF 601S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJF 601S, 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 VJF 601S registered?

VJF 601S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 December 1977.

Is VJF 601S safe to buy?

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