1981 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L Petrol · DFS 46W
1981 Triumph Spitfire (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1981. Recorded mileage 65,601 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DFS 46W Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 65,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DFS 46W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Spitfire (DFS 46W) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DFS 46W Mileage History
- 15/08/202265,591 mi
- 24/08/202265,601 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 413 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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