1970 Triumph Spitfire MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Spitfire models manufactured in 1970, based on 1,727 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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The 1970 Triumph Spitfire has an MOT pass rate of 70.2% based on 1,727 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,239 miles on the odometer. With a 29.8% failure rate, the 1970 Spitfire is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1970 Triumph Spitfire is Suspension, responsible for 0.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Steering follows at 0.1%.
Top failures specific to 1970 models only. The overall Spitfire page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.2% | 3 |
| 3 | Steering | 0.1% | 2 |
| 4 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 48,239 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.04 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.04 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Steering | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Body & Structure | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1970 Triumph Spitfire has an MOT pass rate of 70.2% based on 1,727 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,239 miles on the odometer. With a 29.8% failure rate, the 1970 Spitfire is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 48,239 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Suspension — 0.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1970 Triumph Spitfire models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1970 Triumph Spitfire models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Steering — 0.1% of failures
Steering issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 1970 Triumph Spitfire models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.