Triumph 2000 vs Triumph T160: 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 T160
91%
MOT pass rate · 180 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph T160 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph T160 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 19,604 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 180 |
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 T160
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph T160 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph T160 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.