Triumph 2000 vs Triumph 5 t: 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 5 t
79%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph 5 t (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph 5 t |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 7,824 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 6 |
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 5 t
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph 5 t (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph 5 t 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.