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VJY 491M

1973 Triumph Toledo

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJY 491M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,204 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,202 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,356 miles

advise temp repair to bonnet

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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VJY 491M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJY 491M, 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 VJY 491M registered?

VJY 491M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is VJY 491M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJY 491M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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