Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr4 sports: 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 Tr4 sports
81%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr4 sports (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tr4 sports |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 66,479 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 2 |
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 Tr4 sports
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- bolts on nearside rear shock absorber & steering column not protruding through nylon of locking nuts but tight so not insecure.
- oil leak at nearside rear brake back plate
- some play in parking brake compensator
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr4 sports (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tr4 sports 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.