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MOT reliability

Triumph 1250

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph 1250 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 1250 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,444 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
1,537
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 1250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 1250 MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Steering12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Brakes3%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph 1250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 1250 MOT tests:

  1. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
  8. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  9. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Triumph 1250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1967 1 14 79% 18,050
1966 1 7 57% 88,839

Triumph 1250 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph 1250 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 1250 MOT issues are: Horn not working (1.6.2a); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).

The typical Triumph 1250 in our data has covered around 53,444 miles.

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