What year Triumph Spitfire 1500 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has the highest pass rate at 64.6%, out of 354 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Triumph Spitfire 1500 MOT failures?

The most common Triumph Spitfire 1500 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Triumph Spitfire 1500 — Reliability by Year

877 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1981 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Triumph Spitfire 1500 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1981

64.6% pass rate · 354 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1980

63.1% pass rate · 523 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	64.6%	65,852 mi	354
1980	63.1%	52,023 mi	523

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