Triumph 1500 vs Triumph 2t: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 37,142 vehicles
Triumph 2t
90%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 2t (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph 2t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 33,170 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 2 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
Triumph 2t
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 2t (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph 2t 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.