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NTO 466W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,177 mi
Last recorded4,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 4,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 1,004 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2024 99,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 74,397 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,406 miles

check n/s seat tip latch

check operation of o/s door lock/exterior handle

check rear brakes gor judder, drums oval?

front brake hoses of braided type

front tyres wearing on outer edges

hand brake warning light not working?

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,025 miles

braided brake hoses fitted, front only

check n/s seat tip mechanism locking latch

check parking brake lever security

check rear brakes for slight judder

o/s front upper swivel dust boot perishing

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Nov 2012 63,025 miles

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

braided brake hoses fitted, front only

check n/s seat tip mechanism locking latch

check parking brake lever security

check rear brakes for slight judder

o/s front upper swivel dust boot perishing

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,147 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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NTO 466W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NTO 466W, 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.

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What year was NTO 466W registered?

NTO 466W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1981.

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