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EKT 157L

1972 Triumph Toledo

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,886 mi
Last recorded15,886 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Toledo47,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 157L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 15,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 14,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 13,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 13,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 13,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 12,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 12,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 12,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 11,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 8,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 4,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 1,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,474 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 96,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,186 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,791 miles

steering rack has play in nearside steering arm

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 85,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 85,345 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,756 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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EKT 157L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 47,068 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 EKT 157L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKT 157L registered?

EKT 157L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 8 August 1972.

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The MOT history for EKT 157L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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