1980 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L Petrol · HJW 79W
1980 Triumph Spitfire (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1980. Recorded mileage 64,403 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJW 79W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 64,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HJW 79W Mileage History
- 04/04/202461,438 mi
- 04/06/202562,738 mi+1,300 mi
- 04/06/202562,738 mi
- 29/05/202664,391 mi+1,653 mi
- 02/06/202664,403 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJW 79W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Triumph Spitfire (HJW 79W) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
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