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MOT reliability

Triumph Spitfire mk 4

2 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
0%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph Spitfire mk 4 vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Spitfire mk 4 has an overall 0% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,348 miles.

2
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
18
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Spitfire mk 4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Spitfire mk 4 MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Brakes3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph Spitfire mk 4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Spitfire mk 4 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  2. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  12. Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)
  13. Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (1 times)
  14. Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Triumph Spitfire mk 4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 1 0% 3,141
1971 1 1 0% 33,555

Triumph Spitfire mk 4 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph Spitfire mk 4 vehicles in our MOT data, 0% pass the MOT (a 100% failure rate), with about 18 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Spitfire mk 4 MOT issues are: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c); Horn not working (1.6.2a).

The typical Triumph Spitfire mk 4 in our data has covered around 18,348 miles.

Compare the Triumph Spitfire mk 4

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