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Triumph Spitfire MOT Results

Registered in 1980
70.0% pass rate
from 70 tests in 2021
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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 1980 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph Spitfire is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
          • 10% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.4% fail on Clevis joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Doors (12 times worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Front passenger's door (14 times worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (22 times worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (34 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering column
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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