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1964 Triumph 3ta MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 3ta models manufactured in 1964, based on 182 real MOT test results.

93.4%
Pass Rate
6.6%
Fail Rate
182
Total Tests
20,541
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1964 Triumph 3ta MOT Analysis

The 1964 Triumph 3ta has an MOT pass rate of 93.4% based on 182 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,541 miles on the odometer. With a 6.6% failure rate, the 1964 3ta is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1964 Triumph 3ta is Motorcycle tyres and wheels, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre.

Top failures specific to 1964 models only. The overall 3ta page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres and wheels 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 20,541 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.27% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.270.5%1

Mileage Statistics

20,541
Mean
14,188
Median
8,855
25th Percentile
21,021
75th Percentile
3.21% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1964 Triumph 3ta has an MOT pass rate of 93.4% based on 182 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 20,541 miles on the odometer. With a 6.6% failure rate, the 1964 3ta is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1964 Triumph 3ta, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres and wheels: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 20,541 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1964 Triumph 3ta models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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