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MGY 147P

1976 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Toledo53,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 147P
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 75,417 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

play in steering column

wear in steering rack

wear on front suspension bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,411 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

wear in steering rack

wear on front suspension bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2012

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,938 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,558 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,558 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in o/s steering rack side arm

play in steering colume lower bush

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,436 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in lower steering colume bush

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play in lower steering column bush ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 7 Dec 2007 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in lower steering bush

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 73,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MGY 147P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MGY 147P, 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.

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MGY 147P is a 1976 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 8 March 1976.

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