Triumph Sprite 500 vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Sprite 500
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Sprite 500 (100%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Sprite 500 | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph Sprite 500
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- ONLY TO BE RIDDEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS (DAYLIGHT MOT)
- tyres more suited for off road use
Triumph Toledo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Sprite 500 (100%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph Sprite 500 report Full Triumph Toledo 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.