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Triumph Spitfire MOT Results

70.4% pass rate
from 932 tests in 2021
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.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.86% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.64% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Brake slack adjuster (46 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.21% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.21% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
    • 0.86% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.43% fail on Axles
      • 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on King pins
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
        • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.64% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering coupling (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flexible coupling (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.75% fail on Tyres
    • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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