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BJA 437L

1973 Triumph Toledo

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

4,640 mi
Last recorded4,640 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 437L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 4,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 4,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 4,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 4,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 4,190 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 4,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 4,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 4,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 4,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 4,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 3,981 miles

near side front tyre, nail in tread.

Fail 20 Nov 2010 3,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front tyre, nail in tread.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 3,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 3,892 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 3,874 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 3,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 3,852 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 3,832 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 3,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 3,608 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 3,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,475 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 3,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BJA 437L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 BJA 437L, 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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What year was BJA 437L registered?

BJA 437L is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 25 April 1973.

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