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HPL 148K

1971 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,876 mi
Last recorded42,876 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Toledo55,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 148K
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,279 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 42,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r brake/hub binding slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,408 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,541 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HPL 148K is a 1971 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPL 148K, 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 HPL 148K registered?

HPL 148K is a 1971 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 3 December 1971.

Is HPL 148K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPL 148K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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