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TYT 251M

1973 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 251M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,126 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2015 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

fuel hose from in-line fuel filter has no securing clip

offside and nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

propshaft centre support bearing rubber worn/splitting

Pass 2 May 2015 51,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

fuel hose from in-line fuel filter has no securing clip

offside and nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

propshaft centre support bearing rubber worn/splitting

Pass 3 May 2014 46,025 miles

Centre propshaft bearing support cracking/perishing.

Front wiper blades are getting smeary.

N/S track rod end ball joint gaiter is slightly insecure and perishing.

N/S/F upper wishbone inner bushes are perishing.

O/S of steering rack has slight lateral play.

O/S track rod end ball joint gaiter is slightly insecure.

O/S/R inner sill is getting rusty.

Pass 7 May 2013 42,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 42,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 34,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer support rubber splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,346 miles

Centre exhaust pipe(just before rear axle) section has pin holes in it.

Fuel tank cap seal is starting to crack.

O/S head lamp is slightly insecure on its mount.

O/S/R hand and foot brake effort is slightly low.

Routing of fuel filter is pulling the fuel lines tight.

Pass 16 May 2008 24,871 miles

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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TYT 251M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYT 251M, 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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TYT 251M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 17 October 1973.

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