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Triumph Spitfire MOT Results

68.6% pass rate
from 3,094 tests in 2017
(7.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph Spitfire is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear lamps (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Front lamps (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on All position lamps (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.065% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Switch
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Horn (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.26% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.065% fail on Switch
      • 0.065% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.032% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Hazard warning (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lamp (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Switch
      • 0.36% fail on Tell tale (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Battery
    • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Fog lamp (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 16% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Front wheels (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Rear wheels (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.097% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.065% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.2% fail on Components
        • 1.2% fail on Hoses
        • 1.0% fail on Pipes
        • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.065% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.65% fail on Leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Hub components
      • 0.48% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Wheel cylinder (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.032% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
        • 0.29% fail on Condition
        • 0.23% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.48% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.23% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.032% fail on Lever
      • 0.032% fail on Stationary pin
      • 0.032% fail on Pivot
    • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.032% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Warning
    • 0.032% fail on ABS
    • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Subframe mounting (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Front (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear
    • 2.1% fail on Front suspension joints (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Couplings
    • 0.16% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.032% fail on King pins
    • 0.13% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.097% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Spring eye
    • 0.065% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.032% fail on General condition
    • 0.032% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.032% fail on Condition
    • 0.032% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.032% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 7.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Emissions (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on System
      • 0.32% fail on Pipe
      • 0.32% fail on Cap
      • 0.097% fail on Hose
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
    • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Steering (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering system (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Free play
        • 0.42% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.097% fail on Other components
        • 0.065% fail on Steering pivot point
        • 0.032% fail on Steering component
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.032% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.1% fail on Steering control (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering coupling (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Flexible coupling (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.065% fail on Steering shaft
      • 0.032% fail on Steering lock
    • 0.32% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drivers (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Passengers other
    • 1.3% fail on Body condition
    • 1.3% fail on Seats (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drivers (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Passengers (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.71% fail on Chassis
    • 0.16% fail on Load security (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Bootlid (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body security
    • 0.097% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.065% fail on Engine mountings
  • 2.5% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Size/type
    • 0.065% fail on Valve stem
  • 0.48% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.032% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
  • 0.032% fail on Towbars
    • 0.032% fail on Vehicle structure
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