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Triumph 2000 vs Triumph C: 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 C
93%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph C (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Triumph 2000 Triumph C
MOT pass rate 78% 93% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 7% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 62,139 mi —
Sample size (vehicles) 57,492 13

Most common faults

Triumph 2000

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  6. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Triumph C

  1. No lights fitted at time of test
  2. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
  3. daylight test only not to be used in times of darkness or times of bad visability
  4. Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
  6. only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriosly reduced visibility

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph C (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph C 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.