Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr 5 pi: 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 Tr 5 pi
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr 5 pi (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tr 5 pi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 97,191 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 Tr 5 pi
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr 5 pi (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.