Triumph T 160 vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph T 160
83%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph T 160 (83%) 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 T 160 | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 17,712 mi | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph T 160
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
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 T 160 (83%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.