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GPJ 486N

1975 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 Triumph Toledo59,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPJ 486N
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,970 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise headlamp switch faulty and lights on seperate switch

advise n/s/f front arm bush slighty worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s sill holed and corroded

advise play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,970 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise headlamp switch faulty and lights on seperate switch

advise n/s/f front arm bush slighty worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s sill holed and corroded

advise play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,441 miles

o/s sill slight corrosion

Fail 24 May 2011 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,888 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 66,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 59,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GPJ 486N is a 1975 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,176 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 GPJ 486N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPJ 486N registered?

GPJ 486N is a 1975 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 3 February 1975.

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