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VGX 433S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,838 mi
Last recorded20,838 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGX 433S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,695cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 20,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 20,838 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,837 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tronion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 20,837 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tronion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 20,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 20,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,822 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 20,821 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,821 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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VGX 433S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,695cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGX 433S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGX 433S registered?

VGX 433S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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