MOT reliability
Triumph Midge
15 vehicles · 173 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Triumph Midge vehicles and 173 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Midge has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,956 miles.
15
Vehicles
173
MOT tests
610
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Midge problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Midge MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Triumph Midge pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Triumph Midge MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Midge MOT tests:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (6 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
Triumph Midge pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 73,645 |
| 1972 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 7,109 |
| 1971 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 79,378 |
| 1970 | 3 | 41 | 85% | 70,118 |
| 1969 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 48,553 |
| 1968 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 90,729 |
| 1967 | 2 | 33 | 73% | 44,177 |
| 1966 | 2 | 27 | 81% | 60,870 |
| 1964 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 82,001 |
| 1963 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 45,480 |
Triumph Midge reliability FAQ
Across 15 Triumph Midge vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Midge MOT issues are:
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b).
The typical Triumph Midge in our data has covered around
61,956 miles.
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