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LCJ 859P

1976 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,045 mi
Last recorded34,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Toledo53,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 859P
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,045 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 26,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

radiator very worn

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

radiator very worn

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,564 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 26,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 26,516 miles

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

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

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

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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LCJ 859P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 53,788 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 LCJ 859P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCJ 859P registered?

LCJ 859P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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The MOT history for LCJ 859P shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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