MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1970

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Pass percent:68.83%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIRE year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:2,525 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	174
Headlamp aim out of alignment	141
Registration plate lamp issues	139
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	102
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	67
Rear brake binding	54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Brake hose damaged	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	3
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	174
Headlamp aim out of alignment	141
Registration plate lamp issues	139
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	102
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	67
Rear brake binding	54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Brake hose damaged	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	3
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1970

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