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VPH 284M

1974 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,942 mi
Last recorded39,942 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Toledo44,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 284M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,942 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2016 39,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,804 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

steering has knocking on lock to lock

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,479 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,249 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,249 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,780 miles

steering column has some lift,column bottom bush worn,propshaft centre bush worn,offside front tyre wearing.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

steering column has some lift,column bottom bush worn,propshaft centre bush worn,offside front tyre wearing.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,879 miles

rear tyres deteriorating,bottom steering column bush worn,fan belt loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Steering rack worn and mounting bushes worn

Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fan belt loose

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

Wear in lower steering column bush

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,361 miles

Fan belt loose

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

Wear in lower steering column bush

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,349 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fan belt VERY loose

front & rear brakes both imbalanced

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight movement n/s/f top ball joint

steering column lower bush VERY worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,124 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VPH 284M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VPH 284M, 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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VPH 284M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 19 April 1974.

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