1981 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L Petrol · YGC 422W
1981 Triumph Spitfire (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1981. Recorded mileage 44,660 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1493cc
YGC 422W Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 44,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YGC 422W Mileage History
- 10/06/200637,199 mi
- 15/05/201037,909 mi+710 mi
- 14/12/201138,147 mi+238 mi
- 10/12/201240,017 mi+1,870 mi
- 13/12/201240,021 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/201340,735 mi+714 mi
- 18/11/201441,499 mi+764 mi
- 21/11/201441,499 mi
- 27/05/201642,097 mi+598 mi
- 21/07/201842,233 mi+136 mi
- 30/07/201842,233 mi
- 02/10/201942,286 mi+53 mi
- 15/06/202142,291 mi+5 mi
- 16/06/202142,293 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/202242,627 mi+334 mi
- 12/06/202342,814 mi+187 mi
- 27/07/202342,828 mi+14 mi
- 29/06/202443,508 mi+680 mi
- 01/08/202544,351 mi+843 mi
- 17/07/202644,660 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YGC 422W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Triumph Spitfire (YGC 422W) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
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