Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Le mans d type: 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 Le mans d type
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Le mans d type (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Le mans d type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 ✓ | 7.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 5,895 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 1 |
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 Le mans d type
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
- Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Le mans d type (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Le mans d type 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.