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NRT 15W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,716 mi
Last recorded29,716 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 15W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 29,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 29,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 29,347 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various, some covered (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounts perished , deteriorated

some body corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various, some covered (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounts perished , deteriorated

some body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,005 miles

Oil leak

various body/ chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion rear floor area

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,572 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,324 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,733 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NRT 15W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 NRT 15W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRT 15W?

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What year was NRT 15W registered?

NRT 15W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is NRT 15W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRT 15W shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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