Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr7 convertible auto: 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 Tr7 convertible auto
50%
MOT pass rate · 68 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr7 convertible auto (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tr7 convertible auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 77,750 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 68 |
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 Tr7 convertible auto
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr7 convertible auto (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tr7 convertible auto 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.