Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tr7v: 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 Tr7v
88%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr7v (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tr7v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 18,923 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 18 |
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 Tr7v
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tr7v (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tr7v 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.