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MOT reliability

Triumph Spitfire 150

12 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Triumph Spitfire 150 vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Spitfire 150 has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,824 miles.

12
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
877
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Spitfire 150 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Spitfire 150 MOT tests:

  • Other98%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Triumph Spitfire 150 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Triumph Spitfire 150 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Spitfire 150 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (7 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  6. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
  7. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (4 times)
  8. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
  9. Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  11. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
  12. Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) (3 times)
  13. All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
  15. Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) (2 times)

Triumph Spitfire 150 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 2 14 71% 13,662
1980 1 8 75% 39,079
1979 1 1 100% 83,247
1978 1 5 60% 45,757
1977 4 19 63% 64,775
1976 2 15 53% 34,186
1975 1 2 50% 51,016

Triumph Spitfire 150 reliability FAQ

Across 12 Triumph Spitfire 150 vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Spitfire 150 MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Horn not working (1.6.2a).

The typical Triumph Spitfire 150 in our data has covered around 47,824 miles.

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