Triumph 1800td vs Triumph 2000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1800td
93%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1800td (93%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1800td | Triumph 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 73,233 mi | 62,139 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 57,492 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1800td
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1800td (93%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1800td report Full Triumph 2000 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.