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VTS 653M

1974 Triumph Toledo

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1974 Triumph Toledo44,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTS 653M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,757 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,624 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,623 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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VTS 653M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTS 653M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTS 653M registered?

VTS 653M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VTS 653M safe to buy?

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