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VSR 277K

1971 Triumph Toledo

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

72,169 mi
Last recorded72,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Toledo55,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSR 277K
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,169 miles

both front flexy hoses are slightly perished

from rear flexy to hub brake pipe is corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front flexy hoses are slightly perished

from rear flexy to hub brake pipe is corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,274 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar is not O.E.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar is not O.E.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,735 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre tread low

various brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre tread low

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,556 miles

n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

o/s/f tyre side wall has slight cracks

Fail 11 Dec 2008 69,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

o/s/f tyre side wall has slight cracks

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,933 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,931 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle to rear exhaust joint loose

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,692 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 63,823 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VSR 277K is a 1971 Triumph Toledo in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VSR 277K, 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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VSR 277K is a 1971 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 6 October 1971.

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