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MOT reliability

Triumph American

2 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph American vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Triumph American has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,065 miles.

2
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
396
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph American problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph American MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Emissions & nuisance38%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Body & structure12%

Triumph American pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
41100%
52100%
62100%
72100%
8367%
92100%
10367%
111100%
121100%
132100%
141100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph American MOT faults

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

  1. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Front and rear tyre sidewalls perished (1 times)
  4. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  6. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (1 times)
  9. Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)

Triumph American pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 8 100% 2,651
2005 1 19 89% 15,479

Triumph American reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph American vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph American MOT issues are: Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front and rear tyre sidewalls perished.

The typical Triumph American in our data has covered around 9,065 miles.

Compare the Triumph American

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American vs Toledo American vs Unknown American vs 2000 American vs 1500

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