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VRE 694S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,386 mi
Last recorded77,386 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRE 694S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,386 miles

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,012 miles

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,748 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,733 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,584 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,639 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,249 miles

2500CC PI ENGINE FITTED HERITAGE CERT STATES 1971 BUILD YEAR

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,922 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

pass seat missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

pas seat missing

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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VRE 694S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VRE 694S, 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 VRE 694S registered?

VRE 694S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 August 1977.

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