Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr 8: 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 8
69%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr 8 (69%) 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 60,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 3 |
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 8
- slight blow on right hand centre silencer rear joint
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr 8 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tr 8 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.