Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Super nine: 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 Super nine
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Super nine (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Super nine |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 39,820 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 Super nine
- Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Super nine (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Super nine 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.