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VTC 96L

1973 Triumph Toledo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,199 mi
Last recorded42,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 96L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,803 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to bonnet

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 39,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,947 miles

Bonnet corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Play in os track rod within rack

Slight play in steering column

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2010 31,946 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,938 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,016 miles

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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VTC 96L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 49,033 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 VTC 96L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VTC 96L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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