Car statistics
Triumph Spitfire statistics
How many Triumph Spitfires are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 4,563 −1.9% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 4,071 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 445 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 6,378 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 47.2% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Triumph Spitfires are left in Great Britain?
There were 4,563 Triumph Spitfires licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,071 declared off the road (SORN). That is 28.5% fewer than the 6,378 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Triumph Spitfires licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6,378 |
| 1995 | 5,864 |
| 1996 | 6,215 |
| 1997 | 6,153 |
| 1998 | 6,020 |
| 1999 | 5,844 |
| 2000 | 5,440 |
| 2001 | 5,282 |
| 2002 | 5,053 |
| 2003 | 4,943 |
| 2004 | 4,795 |
| 2005 | 4,617 |
| 2006 | 4,295 |
| 2007 | 4,029 |
| 2008 | 3,795 |
| 2009 | 3,697 |
| 2010 | 3,526 |
| 2011 | 3,490 |
| 2012 | 3,352 |
| 2013 | 3,309 |
| 2014 | 3,289 |
| 2015 | 3,355 |
| 2016 | 3,290 |
| 2017 | 3,316 |
| 2018 | 3,785 |
| 2019 | 4,056 |
| 2020 | 4,321 |
| 2021 | 4,614 |
| 2022 | 4,702 |
| 2023 | 4,603 |
| 2024 | 4,696 |
| 2025 | 4,543 |
| 2026 | 4,563 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Triumph Spitfire MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Triumph Spitfires in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Triumph Spitfire engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 4,611 Triumph Spitfires licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 47.2% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 39.0% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 37.4% in 2014 to 47.2%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 2,178 licensed | 47.2% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 1,800 licensed | 39.0% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 357 licensed | 7.7% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 113 licensed | 2.5% |
| Other sizes 163 licensed | 3.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 2,178 | 47.2% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 1,800 | 39.0% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 357 | 7.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 113 | 2.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 52 | 1.1% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 37.4% | 46.0% | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 37.9% | 45.9% | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 38.6% | 45.0% | 9.7% | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 40.4% | 43.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 40.5% | 44.1% | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 42.0% | 42.6% | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 43.4% | 42.0% | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 45.1% | 40.5% | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 45.9% | 39.7% | 7.7% | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 46.1% | 39.5% | 7.8% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 46.7% | 39.1% | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 47.2% | 39.0% | 7.7% | 2.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Triumph Spitfire safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Triumph Spitfire in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Triumph Spitfire. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Triumph Spitfire with other Triumph models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Spitfire | 4,563 | −1.9% | 4,071 | 445 | Petrol |
| Triumph Stag | 5,887 | −1.4% | 2,543 | 414 | Petrol |
| Triumph TR6 | 3,999 | −0.3% | 1,105 | 461 | Petrol |
| Triumph Herald | 2,595 | −2.4% | 2,013 | 519 | Petrol |
| Triumph TR4 | 1,991 | +0.3% | 457 | 561 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 8,634 Spitfire records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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