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MOT reliability

Triumph Spitfire mk3

2,753 vehicles · 1,305 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,753 Triumph Spitfire mk3 vehicles and 1,305 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Spitfire mk3 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,587 miles.

2,753
Vehicles
1,305
MOT tests
637
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Spitfire mk3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Spitfire mk3 MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Brakes5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Body & structure1%

Triumph Spitfire mk3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,750), Other (3)

Most common Triumph Spitfire mk3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Spitfire mk3 MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (69 times)
  2. Oil leak (47 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (39 times)
  4. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (24 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
  6. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (21 times)
  7. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (20 times)
  8. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (19 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (19 times)
  10. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (16 times)
  11. Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (15 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (15 times)
  13. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
  14. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (14 times)
  15. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (14 times)

Triumph Spitfire mk3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1992 1 3 67% 66,541
1986 1 7 71% 60,795
1982 1 4 50% 25,966
1978 1 7 57% 97,258
1971 11 79 82% 44,493
1970 29 198 74% 46,858
1969 37 227 72% 43,247
1968 55 423 76% 47,262
1967 51 352 77% 49,403

Triumph Spitfire mk3 reliability FAQ

Across 2,753 Triumph Spitfire mk3 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Spitfire mk3 MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Horn not working (1.6.2a).

The typical Triumph Spitfire mk3 in our data has covered around 47,587 miles.

Compare the Triumph Spitfire mk3

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