Triumph America Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph America reliable? We analysed 6,285 real MOT tests across 549 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph America is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph America.
Triumph America Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph America. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph America MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph America to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph America Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph America fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph America Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph America models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph America Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph America owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph America MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph America year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 55 | 96.4% | 4,479 | 5,823 | 9,792 |
| 2014 | 190 | 96.8% | 4,784 | 7,933 | 11,034 |
| 2013 | 66 | 84.8% | 5,452 | 8,677 | 11,587 |
| 2012 | 254 | 89.4% | 4,646 | 8,890 | 13,591 |
| 2011 | 736 | 91.8% | 3,825 | 7,262 | 12,391 |
| 2010 | 703 | 88.5% | 4,693 | 9,169 | 15,525 |
| 2009 | 980 | 90.6% | 5,073 | 8,633 | 13,982 |
| 2008 | 852 | 85.1% | 5,904 | 10,757 | 17,946 |
| 2007 | 965 | 89.9% | 5,275 | 9,382 | 15,867 |
| 2006 | 485 | 88.5% | 6,188 | 11,602 | 17,319 |
| 2005 | 279 | 87.1% | 3,384 | 7,241 | 11,449 |
| 2004 | 531 | 88.9% | 5,172 | 10,862 | 18,658 |
| 2003 | 55 | 83.6% | 4,077 | 9,699 | 13,440 |
How Long Does a Triumph America Last?
Based on 549 Triumph America vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph America Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph America 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 Triumph America
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.8% MOT pass rate from 190 tests
83.6% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph America is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.8% across 190 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph America Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph America THIS CAR | 89.2% | 6,285 | 9,139 mi | 23 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Seat Leon SE TDI | 88.2% | 9,715 | 96,137 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph America trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph America has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 6,285 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 Triumph America are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (31 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (27), and exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (24). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph America with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Triumph America owner drives around 556 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.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph America models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.