Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Trophy3: 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 Trophy3
82%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trophy3 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Trophy3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 42,468 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 12 |
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 Trophy3
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trophy3 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Trophy3 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.