Triumph Sprin t vs Triumph Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Sprin t
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Unknown
89%
MOT pass rate · 65,927 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Sprin t (81%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Sprin t | Triumph Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 26,071 mi | 16,601 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 65,927 |
Most common faults
Triumph Sprin t
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure Been taped / insecure loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Triumph Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Sprin t (81%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.