Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Jubilee: 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 Jubilee
79%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Jubilee (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 44,757 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 Jubilee
- Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
- All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Jubilee (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.