Triumph Thunder bird vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Thunder bird
85%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
More reliable
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Thunder bird is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Thunder bird | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 30,011 mi | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 29 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph Thunder bird
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- slight crack in number plate
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 Thunder bird is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.