Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Pan european: 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 Pan european
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Pan european (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 Pan european |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 15,963 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 Pan european
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Pan european (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Pan european 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.