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MOT reliability

Triumph 18 tr

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Triumph 18 tr vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 18 tr has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 926 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
130
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 18 tr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 18 tr MOT tests:

  • Other273%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Triumph 18 tr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 18 tr MOT tests:

  1. play in steering box (7 times)
  2. rust on chassis (3 times)
  3. o/s/r chassis rusted (2 times)
  4. play in prop joints (2 times)
  5. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
  6. Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
  7. n/s/r foot +hand brake (1 times)
  8. slight play in king pins (1 times)
  9. play in both king pins (1 times)
  10. Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) (1 times)
  11. Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  12. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  13. front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)

Triumph 18 tr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1948 1 9 89% 926

Triumph 18 tr reliability FAQ

Across 1 Triumph 18 tr vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 18 tr MOT issues are: play in steering box; rust on chassis; o/s/r chassis rusted.

The typical Triumph 18 tr in our data has covered around 926 miles.

Compare the Triumph 18 tr

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