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MOT reliability

Triumph Bonnivile

10 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Triumph Bonnivile vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonnivile has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,012 miles.

10
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
121
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Bonnivile problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonnivile MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering19%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Visibility2%

Triumph Bonnivile pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Triumph Bonnivile MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonnivile MOT tests:

  1. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  3. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  6. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  7. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  8. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  9. Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  11. Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a) (2 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  15. rear tyre starting to crack (2 times)

Triumph Bonnivile pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 7 100% 969
1991 1 11 100% 2,262
1986 1 2 100% 6,361
1982 2 12 75% 16,352
1979 1 11 82% 63,359
1976 1 6 100% 2,469
1975 1 4 75% 4,415
1969 1 12 100% 7,807
1962 1 9 100% 99,773

Triumph Bonnivile reliability FAQ

Across 10 Triumph Bonnivile vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonnivile MOT issues are: Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).

The typical Triumph Bonnivile in our data has covered around 22,012 miles.

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