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PMO 438M

1973 Triumph Toledo

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,085 mi
Last recorded8,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 438M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 8,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 7,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 5,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 5,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 3,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 4 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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PMO 438M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 49,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMO 438M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMO 438M registered?

PMO 438M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 20 September 1973.

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