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MPE 918L

1972 Triumph Toledo

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Toledo47,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 918L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 92,863 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight corrosion to nearside innersills

slight corrosion to offside and nearside raer boot floor

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Nov 2011 90,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight corrosion to nearside innersills

slight corrosion to offside and nearside raer boot floor

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 89,607 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,463 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 89,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,557 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,290 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 88,270 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight movement on steering rack mountings

Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,906 miles

rubber boot missing offside front ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2005 87,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

rubber boot missing o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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MPE 918L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MPE 918L, 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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MPE 918L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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