MOT reliability
Triumph Trident 160
2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Triumph Trident 160 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Trident 160 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,811 miles.
2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
538
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Trident 160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Trident 160 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering25%
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Triumph Trident 160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Trident 160 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Triumph Trident 160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 57,453 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 30,169 |
Triumph Trident 160 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Triumph Trident 160 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Trident 160 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Triumph Trident 160 in our data has covered around
43,811 miles.
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