Triumph 1500 vs Triumph 3sw: 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 3sw
97%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 3sw (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph 3sw |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 16,718 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 7 |
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 3sw
- Daytime only mot issued .
- front tyre with slight cracks on sidewall
- rear wheel bearing with slight play
- Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
- Front / rear tyres are perished on sidewalls
- No lights fitted at time of test
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 3sw (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph 3sw 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.