£6,750 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 95
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, the last of the line, finished in British Racing Green over a tan interior. It benefits from a new hood and re-trimmed interior and is offered with a Swansea V5c document.
Condition
7
The vendor advises the car now presents in fine condition overall as evidenced by the images. Benefiting from both a new hood in 2020 at a cost of £200 and a re-trimmed interior.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
FH126604
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
BBV 80V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Evolving through five guises over the course of an eighteen-year production run, the final Spitfire variant, the 1500, arrived in 1974.
With a reputed 71bhp and 82lbft of torque on tap from its 1493cc OHV four-cylinder engine, the newcomer boasted genuine 100mph performance.
Visually indistinguishable from its MkIV forebear save for some minor trim differences, the Spitfire 1500 was a decent seller on both sides of the Atlantic and the model remained in production until August 1980.
Registered new in the UK on 13 th May 1980, this last of the line Spitfire is finished in British Racing Green over a tan interior.
Benefiting from both a new hood in 2020 at a cost of £200 (invoice on file) and a re-trimmed interior, the vendor advises the car now presents in fine condition overall as evidenced by the images.
Ready for summer, this classic British sports convertible is offered with a Swansea V5c document.
Points of note
£550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,063
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 14 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
59,443 miles
Registration Date
1980-05-13
MOT History
Passed
On May 15 2026 with 59,443 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
- back box has exhaust leak
Failed
On May 01 2026 with 59,434 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- oil leak
- back box has exhaust leak
Failed
On May 17 2021 with 57,328 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Sep 20 2019 with 55,563 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2007 with 55,542 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2006 with 55,493 miles
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