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MOT reliability

Triumph Spitfire iv

2 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph Spitfire iv vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Spitfire iv has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,333 miles.

2
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
2,182
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Spitfire iv problem areas

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

  • Other80%
  • Steering10%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph Spitfire iv MOT faults

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

  1. Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  3. Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  4. Passenger seat missing and passenger seat belt missing. (1 times)
  5. Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) (1 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  9. rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)

Triumph Spitfire iv pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 1 100% 24,120
1971 1 4 50% 98,547

Triumph Spitfire iv reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph Spitfire iv vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Spitfire iv MOT issues are: Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d); Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e); Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e).

The typical Triumph Spitfire iv in our data has covered around 61,333 miles.

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