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MGT 266L

1972 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Toledo47,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 266L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,830 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 37,830 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,381 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,307 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,306 miles

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

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

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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MGT 266L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MGT 266L, 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 MGT 266L registered?

MGT 266L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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