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GKJ 438L

1972 Triumph Toledo

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Toledo47,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 438L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe 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 front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

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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GKJ 438L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKJ 438L, 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 GKJ 438L registered?

GKJ 438L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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