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MDV 871P

1976 Triumph Toledo

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,753 mi
Last recorded89,753 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Toledo53,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDV 871P
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,753 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,750 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at gearbox (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired mounted insecurely (3.6.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,803 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,911 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

suspect tracking out wearing n/s tyre on edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 83,657 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,657 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 83,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded

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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MDV 871P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 53,788 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 MDV 871P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDV 871P registered?

MDV 871P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 6 January 1976.

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