£6,210 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Triumph Spitfire, with 42,326 miles, is described as starting and driving well. Having had eight owners, it comes with a service passport from 1981, MoTs from the 1990s, and receipts from the 1980s-2020, indicating consistent maintenance, and the vendor notes it has been garage stored.
Condition
6
Based on the description, the car is described as starting and driving well, which suggests it's mechanically sound. However, with eight previous owners and receipts dating back to the 1980s, some wear and tear is expected. The presence of MoTs from the 1990s indicates it has been on the road and subject to regular inspections, further suggesting it's in reasonable condition for its age. Minor reconditioning is likely required to address any cosmetic or minor mechanical issues accumulated over the years.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
TFADW5AT006365
Chassis No:
Odometer:
42,326 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Described as starting and driving well.
This Spitfire has had eight owners from new, the vendor since 2020 and a family member prior to him.
He advises that it has been garage stored.
It comes with the original service passport stamped in 1981 and hand‑written entries for 1981 and 1982, MoTs dating from the 1990's and more recently issued and receipts from the 1980's through to 2020.
The mileage is recorded at 42,326.
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Points of note
£550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,554
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,063
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 31 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
44,351 miles
Registration Date
1981-04-16
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 01 2025 with 44,351 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2024 with 43,508 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2023 with 42,828 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 12 2023 with 42,814 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 02 2022 with 42,627 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2021 with 42,293 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Jun 15 2021 with 42,291 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Oct 02 2019 with 42,286 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- battery fixing bracket not fitted
- slight play in steering rack
Passed
On Jul 30 2018 with 42,233 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Jul 21 2018 with 42,233 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Minor:
- Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 27 2016 with 42,097 miles
Passed
On Nov 21 2014 with 41,499 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Nov 18 2014 with 41,499 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Dec 06 2013 with 40,735 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Dec 13 2012 with 40,021 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Front Discs poor condition.
Failed
On Dec 10 2012 with 40,017 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Front Discs poor condition.
Passed
On Dec 14 2011 with 38,147 miles
Passed
On May 15 2010 with 37,909 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2006 with 37,199 miles
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