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NTO 224W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 224W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,872 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 60,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,939 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,536 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,879 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 57,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 56,513 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel pipe spliting by pump

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,136 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 56,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,454 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 55,454 miles

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

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

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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NTO 224W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTO 224W, 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

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What year was NTO 224W registered?

NTO 224W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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