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GMP 856J

1971 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,156 mi
Last recorded47,156 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Toledo55,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMP 856J
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery slightly loose

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,184 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,842 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Toledo?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
551
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
brake binding 87
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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GMP 856J is a 1971 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 55,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Toledo fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GMP 856J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GMP 856J registered?

GMP 856J is a 1971 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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