Triumph 2000 vs Triumph T 595: 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 T 595
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph T 595 (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 T 595 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 54,956 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 T 595
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- front brakes need attention
- rear shock linkage needs greasing
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph T 595 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph T 595 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.