MOT reliability
Triumph Datona
13 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Triumph Datona vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Datona has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,267 miles.
13
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
428
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Datona problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Datona MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering19%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Triumph Datona pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 56% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Triumph Datona MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Datona MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Triumph Datona pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 299 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 32,161 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 16,790 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 10,243 |
| 1994 | 4 | 41 | 90% | 23,112 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 19,522 |
| 1976 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 9,359 |
| 1975 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 25,551 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 372 |
| 1970 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 4,729 |
Triumph Datona reliability FAQ
Across 13 Triumph Datona vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Datona MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Triumph Datona in our data has covered around
16,267 miles.
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