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:
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Other94%
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Steering19%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility2%
Triumph Bonnivile pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Triumph Bonnivile MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonnivile MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- rear tyre starting to crack (2 times)
Triumph Bonnivile pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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