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NEX 644J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,866 mi
Last recorded32,866 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEX 644J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,866 miles

battery loose

parking brake lever slight side to side movement

Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

battery loose

parking brake lever slight side to side movement

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,348 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2006 32,196 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings and rear spring eye bushes.n/s/r brake slightly late

Fail 6 Dec 2006 32,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in front wheel bearings and rear spring eye bushes.n/s/r brake slightly late

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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NEX 644J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 NEX 644J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEX 644J registered?

NEX 644J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is NEX 644J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEX 644J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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