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NTA 795W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 795W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,186 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 79,039 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 79,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,761 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,559 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,076 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,551 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,004 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
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NTA 795W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NTA 795W, 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 NTA 795W?

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What year was NTA 795W registered?

NTA 795W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 February 1981.

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The MOT history for NTA 795W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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