Triumph 1050 sprint vs Triumph 2000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1050 sprint
92%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1050 sprint (92%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1050 sprint | Triumph 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 17% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,905 mi | 62,139 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 57,492 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1050 sprint
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight movement on front brake disc pivots (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- slight movement in front brake disk rivets
- Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1050 sprint (92%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1050 sprint report Full Triumph 2000 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.