Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Mk 1 2000: 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 Mk 1 2000
92%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Mk 1 2000 (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Mk 1 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 84,700 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1 |
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 Mk 1 2000
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Mk 1 2000 (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Mk 1 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.