£4,200 (Est: £4,000 - £4,500)
1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£4,200 (Est: £4,000 - £4,500)
1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500
UK • 30 Oct 2026 • Lot 676
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, having undergone a complete nut and bolt restoration, sold for £4,200. It comes with a significant amount of paperwork, including DVLA correspondence and invoices, and a recent MOT valid until August 2027.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a complete nut and bolt restoration with many new parts and has been displayed at local shows, indicating it is in excellent condition. While not explicitly stated as 'pristine', the description of a full restoration and positive reception at shows suggests it's near-perfect with only very minor signs of use, if any.
/ 10
94,093 miles (via 2026 MOT)
REU 566S
1977
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£4,200 (Est: £4,000 - £4,500)
1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: TRIUMPH Model: SPITFIRE 1500 Registration: REU 566S
Engine Size (cc): 1493 Year of Manufacture: 1977 Date First Registered: 27/09/1977 MOT Expiry Date: 25/08/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Spitfire 1500s
£550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,502
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,063
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Spitfire 1500 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
94,093 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Aug 2026, 94,093 miles
Failed
On 24th Aug 2026, 94,093 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Passed
On 7th Oct 2025, 93,499 miles
Failed
On 2nd Oct 2025, 93,498 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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