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SWD 161M

1974 Triumph Toledo

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,544 mi
Last recorded57,544 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Toledo44,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWD 161M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wing and arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wing and arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

both back archs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 8,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 2,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 2,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,935 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SWD 161M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 44,884 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 SWD 161M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWD 161M registered?

SWD 161M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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