MOT Check for TRIUMPH SPITFIREs

The TRIUMPH SPITFIRE makes up 57,264 of the overall 1,693,506 TRIUMPH MOT test results. Select your SPITFIRE model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Stop lamp not working both  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:142 times
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:204 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush  Occurs:12 times
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding f Occurs:34 times
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position  Occurs:52 times
Service brake efficiency below requirements ai Occurs:45 times
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:31 times
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:84 times
Electrical wiring inadequately supported  Occurs:13 times
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing  Occurs:48 times
Nearside Rear front brake binding  Occurs:22 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working  Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:72 times
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split  Occurs:253 times
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking  Occurs:21 times
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive  Occurs:781 times
Indicator switch faulty  Occurs:58 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:169 times
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play ai Occurs:14 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Rear An item not tested  Occurs:20 times
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing  Occurs:17 times
Front All position lamps not working  Occurs:16 times
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