29 Model Years Analyzed
Triumph Spitfire
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1963-2017), based on 649 DVSA recorded tests.
82.3%
Average Pass Rate
29
Model Years
1k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1979 Triumph Spitfire MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
6 tests
2 tests
9 tests
45 tests
45 tests
91 tests
69 tests
45 tests
33 tests
14 tests
16 tests
51 tests
52 tests
48 tests
24 tests
18 tests
18 tests
13 tests
17 tests
15 tests
8 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Emissions levels exceed default limits
- 2Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 3Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- 4A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 5A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Triumph Spitfire?
The Triumph Spitfire has an average 82.3% MOT pass rate across model years 1963 to 2017, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Triumph Spitfire?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Triumph Spitfire across all years are: emissions levels exceed default limits, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Triumph Spitfire year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Triumph Spitfire model years.