CarVerify

Free Car Check

TPV 164X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,927 mi
Last recorded4,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 164X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 4,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 4,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine idling poorly

Pass 25 Jun 2020 2,433 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 2,327 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Rubber seal of fuel filler cap perrished.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 2,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod to track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod to track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Upper Rubber seal of fuel filler cap perrished.

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 1,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shocker bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Fail 14 Sep 2017 1,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shocker bushes perished

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,597 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 98,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,350 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 98,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 97,286 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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TPV 164X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TPV 164X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TPV 164X?

You can check the full history of TPV 164X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TPV 164X registered?

TPV 164X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TPV 164X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPV 164X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPV 164X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TPV 164X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.