MOT reliability
Triumph 1340
3 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Triumph 1340 vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 1340 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,898 miles.
3
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
128
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph 1340 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph 1340 MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Seatbelts & equipment18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure5%
Triumph 1340 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 33% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Triumph 1340 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 1340 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- brake light fitted to the rear brake only (1 times)
- indicators not fitted at the time of test (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
Triumph 1340 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 14,167 |
| 1979 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 3,630 |
| 1973 | 1 | 7 | 100% | — |
Triumph 1340 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Triumph 1340 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph 1340 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Chain guard missing ; Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Triumph 1340 in our data has covered around
8,898 miles.
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