Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Triumph S?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Triumph S?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Triumph S?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Triumph S?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph S (2016)

1,014 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2016 Triumph S

CarHunch analysed 1,014 real MOT records for the 2016 Triumph S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 11.9% above UK average

91.9%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

8,149

typical mileage

5,282–12,275 middle half

11.7%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.58

avg MOT failures per car

over 6.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Triumph S

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Triumph S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,282

low mileage

8,149

typical

12,275

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Triumph S vehicles fall between 5,282 and 12,275 miles.

2016 Triumph S — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 792 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.58

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Triumph S

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

41.5%

Exhaust noisy
31.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
25.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
16.7%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
16.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
14.9%

Rear reflector missing
14.8%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
11.9%

Front Brake binding but not excessively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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