MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1976

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Pass percent:56.82%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIRE year 1976 passes without issue)

Based on:3,335 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	377
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	354
Headlamp aim out of alignment	187
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	186
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	152
Rear brake binding	143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	121
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	117
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	110
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	109
Registration plate lamp issues	97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	73
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	40
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Rear brake application uneven	37
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	31
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	30
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	23
Registration plate issues	23
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	19
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	18
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	15
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	15
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	13
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\|	13
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	12
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	11
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
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\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
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\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	377
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	354
Headlamp aim out of alignment	187
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	186
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	152
Rear brake binding	143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	121
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	117
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	110
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	109
Registration plate lamp issues	97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	73
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	40
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Rear brake application uneven	37
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	31
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	30
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	23
Registration plate issues	23
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	19
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	18
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	15
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	15
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	13
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\|	13
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	12
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	11
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
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\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
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\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1976

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