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MOT reliability

Triumph Tsx

30 vehicles · 217 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 30 Triumph Tsx vehicles and 217 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tsx has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,822 miles.

30
Vehicles
217
MOT tests
925
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Tsx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tsx MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Steering22%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Brakes4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Triumph Tsx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (30)

Most common Triumph Tsx MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
  4. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  8. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  13. Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)

Triumph Tsx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 1 100% 3,106
1985 1 13 77% 15,262
1983 16 107 87% 12,789
1982 12 96 82% 20,973

Triumph Tsx reliability FAQ

Across 30 Triumph Tsx vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Tsx MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Triumph Tsx in our data has covered around 15,822 miles.

Compare the Triumph Tsx

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