Triumph Tr7 convertable vs Triumph Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Tr7 convertable
44%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Unknown
89%
MOT pass rate · 65,927 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Tr7 convertable (44%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Tr7 convertable | Triumph Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 44% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 56% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.4 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 86,636 mi | 16,601 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 65,927 |
Most common faults
Triumph Tr7 convertable
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Triumph Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Tr7 convertable (44%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph Tr7 convertable report Full Triumph Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.