What year Triumph Spitfire is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1980 Triumph Spitfire has the highest pass rate at 71.5%, out of 485 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Triumph Spitfire MOT failures?

The most common Triumph Spitfire 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 — Reliability by Year

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

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Triumph Spitfire 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

1980

71.5% pass rate · 485 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1981

70.4% pass rate · 370 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	70.4%	62,531 mi	370
1980	71.5%	62,216 mi	485

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