Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr3 convertible: 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 Tr3 convertible
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr3 convertible (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 Tr3 convertible |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 44,308 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 Tr3 convertible
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr3 convertible (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tr3 convertible 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.