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MOT reliability

Triumph 79109

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Triumph 79109 vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 79109 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,595 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
1.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 79109 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 79109 MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Brakes35%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure6%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Triumph 79109 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 79109 MOT tests:

  1. Front numberplate attachment has temporary repair (2 times)
  2. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) (1 times)
  4. Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (1 times)
  5. Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) (1 times)
  6. Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  10. Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) (1 times)
  11. Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  12. Vehicle presented without front or rear bumpers, no sharp edges (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  14. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Triumph 79109 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 10 60% 79,595

Triumph 79109 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Triumph 79109 vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 79109 MOT issues are: Front numberplate attachment has temporary repair; Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)); Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3).

The typical Triumph 79109 in our data has covered around 79,595 miles.

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