CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJO 773W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,283 mi
Last recorded73,283 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 773W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,471 miles

nsf tyre edge wear

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre edge wear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunnion (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,993 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,793 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,093 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,638 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,915 miles

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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJO 773W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 NJO 773W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJO 773W?

You can check the full history of NJO 773W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJO 773W registered?

NJO 773W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is NJO 773W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 773W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJO 773W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJO 773W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.