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BGV 517L

1973 Triumph Toledo

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,222 mi
Last recorded2,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 517L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 2,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 95,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat dont lock in to place (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,910 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 91,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,201 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 88,805 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 88,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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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BGV 517L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGV 517L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGV 517L registered?

BGV 517L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is BGV 517L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGV 517L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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