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OYU 440L

1972 Triumph Toledo

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Toledo47,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYU 440L
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,466 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rubbers perished

nearside front inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 33,834 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front upper ball joint dust cover

Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front upper ball joint dust cover

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,400 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 33,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

body and chassis very corroded

steering system has play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,683 miles

Oil leak

both front sills have rotted through but not within a prescribed area

centre exhaust mounts broken

front number plate delaminating

general conditon of vehicle is very corroded

steering rack bushes vey worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,735 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner and outer sills very rusty gone threw but not in 30cm of a pescribed area and not a structured part of the car

o/s/f inner sill has had a welding repair!

steering rack bushes worn!

steering uj has slight play !

Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,723 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner and outer sills very rusty gone threw but not in 30cm of a pescribed area and not a structured part of the car

o/s/f inner sill has had a welding repair!

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 29,761 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 7,567 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 7,567 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 1,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 917 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres low on tread

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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OYU 440L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYU 440L, 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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OYU 440L is a 1972 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 18 December 1972.

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