Ajs Tempest Scrambler Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ajs Tempest Scrambler reliable? We analysed 564 real MOT tests across 177 vehicles to find out.
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The Ajs Tempest Scrambler is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ajs Tempest Scrambler.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ajs Tempest Scrambler. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ajs Tempest Scrambler to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ajs Tempest Scrambler models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ajs Tempest Scrambler owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ajs Tempest Scrambler year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78 | 74.4% | 3,645 | 5,559 | 9,201 |
| 2019 | 249 | 75.1% | 2,672 | 5,274 | 11,383 |
| 2018 | 172 | 74.4% | 2,442 | 5,779 | 9,804 |
How Long Does a Ajs Tempest Scrambler Last?
Based on 177 Ajs Tempest Scrambler vehicles on UK roads.
Ajs Tempest Scrambler Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ajs Tempest Scrambler MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ajs Tempest Scrambler
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.1% MOT pass rate from 249 tests
74.4% MOT pass rate from 172 tests
The best year to buy a used Ajs Tempest Scrambler is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.1% across 249 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ajs Tempest Scrambler Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs Tempest Scrambler THIS CAR | 75.4% | 564 | 5,601 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Modena | 79.2% | 7,928 | 2,950 mi | 12 yrs |
| Ajs Modena 125 | 81.5% | 3,197 | 2,430 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Dd | 74.8% | 2,573 | 3,914 mi | 18 yrs |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 DTI LWB | 64.5% | 442 | 159,841 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ajs Modena (79.2% pass rate) and the Ajs Modena 125 (81.5% pass rate), the Ajs Tempest Scrambler trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ajs Tempest Scrambler has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 564 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ajs Tempest Scrambler with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ajs Tempest Scrambler owner drives around 864 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.