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HVS 408N

1975 Triumph Toledo

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Toledo59,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 408N
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,736 miles

Corrosion around wheel arches

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 23 Nov 2018 78,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion around wheel arches

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,577 miles

All wheel arches rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer sill slightly corroded

Screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,567 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All wheel arches rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer sill slightly corroded

Screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,484 miles

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

all four arches slightly corroded

nearside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both front brakes binding

O/S/F outer sill slightly corroded

Rear inner arches corroded

Screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,414 miles

both rear inner arches corodded

items removed from view prior to test

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear inner arches corodded

items removed from view prior to test

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear diff slight seapage

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,314 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear diff slight seapage

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,170 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,117 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,186 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,980 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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HVS 408N is a 1975 Triumph Toledo in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HVS 408N, 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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HVS 408N is a 1975 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 5 March 1975.

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