Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Sports tourer: 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 Sports tourer
82%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Sports tourer (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Sports tourer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 57,149 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 2 |
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 Sports tourer
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Sports tourer (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Sports tourer 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.