Triumph Unknown (1995)

521 real MOT outcomes analysed • 8% first-time pass rate

1995 Triumph Unknown

CarHunch analysed 521 real MOT records for the 1995 Triumph Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 72% below UK average
8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,887
typical mileage
5,045–16,078 middle half
0.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Triumph Unknown

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 515 6.9% 0.03
Other (1%) 6 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Triumph Unknown 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.

5,045
low mileage
11,887
typical
16,078
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Triumph Unknown vehicles fall between 5,045 and 16,078 miles.

1995 Triumph Unknown — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

13 14 2019 2025

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

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Triumph Unknown

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

  • 17.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 11.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 11.5%
    Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 11.5%
    Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 9.6%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 9.6%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 7.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 7.7%
    Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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