Raleigh Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Raleigh Unknown reliable? We analysed 183 real MOT tests across 180 vehicles to find out.
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The Raleigh Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fuel system component leaking fuel tap leaking, steering headbearing has excessive free play and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Raleigh Unknown.
Raleigh Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Raleigh Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Raleigh Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Raleigh Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
How Long Does a Raleigh Unknown Last?
Based on 180 Raleigh Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
Raleigh Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Raleigh Unknown MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Raleigh Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Unknown THIS CAR | 92.3% | 183 | 4,410 mi | — yrs |
| Raleigh Runabout | 92.4% | 767 | 1,586 mi | 62 yrs |
| Raleigh Wisp | 93.2% | 385 | 61 mi | 59 yrs |
| Mutt Mastiff 125 | 75.8% | 339 | 3,944 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Meriva Life 16V | 67.7% | 325 | 100,968 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Raleigh Runabout (92.4% pass rate) and the Raleigh Wisp (93.2% pass rate), the Raleigh Unknown trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Raleigh Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 183 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Raleigh Unknown are fuel system component leaking fuel tap leaking (1 recorded failures), steering headbearing has excessive free play (1), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
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.