Triumph 2000 vs Triumph 3t: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph 3t
93%
MOT pass rate · 62 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph 3t is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph 3t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 17,576 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 62 |
Most common faults
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)
Triumph 3t
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph 3t is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.