MOT reliability
Triumph 3t
62 vehicles · 235 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 62 Triumph 3t vehicles and 235 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 3t has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,576 miles.
62
Vehicles
235
MOT tests
353
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph 3t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph 3t MOT tests:
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Other130%
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Steering11%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Triumph 3t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (62)
Most common Triumph 3t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 3t MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
Triumph 3t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 278 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,041 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 18,035 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,747 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 31,450 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 11,978 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 1,186 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,101 |
| 1990 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 10,436 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 14,436 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 22,319 |
| 1986 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 4,609 |
| 1984 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 37,219 |
| 1983 | 5 | 30 | 83% | 43,989 |
| 1962 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 15,944 |
| 1960 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 1,769 |
| 1959 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 47,320 |
| 1951 | 5 | 16 | 94% | 12,854 |
| 1950 | 3 | 13 | 100% | 24,001 |
| 1949 | 5 | 12 | 92% | 29,295 |
| 1948 | 9 | 40 | 100% | 7,281 |
| 1947 | 12 | 23 | 87% | 13,249 |
| 1946 | 6 | 19 | 100% | 18,626 |
| 1938 | 1 | 5 | 100% | — |
Triumph 3t reliability FAQ
Across 62 Triumph 3t vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph 3t MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Triumph 3t in our data has covered around
17,576 miles.
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