MOT reliability
Triumph Bonnevill
15 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Triumph Bonnevill vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonnevill has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,316 miles.
15
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
1,006
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bonnevill problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonnevill MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Brakes25%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Triumph Bonnevill pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 57% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Triumph Bonnevill MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonnevill MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Triumph Bonnevill pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 11,710 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 11,137 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,134 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 13,852 |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 | 62% | 12,055 |
| 2002 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 16,856 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 18,067 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 47,499 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,932 |
| 1975 | 1 | 14 | 50% | 13,199 |
| 1968 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 195 |
Triumph Bonnevill reliability FAQ
Across 15 Triumph Bonnevill vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonnevill MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).
The typical Triumph Bonnevill in our data has covered around
14,316 miles.
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