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VXF 706M

1973 Triumph Toledo

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Toledo49,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXF 706M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,078 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 52,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,960 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp showing signs of corrosion

offside headlamp showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2011 50,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 May 2011 50,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,535 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,128 miles

brake fluid dirty

light switch slightly loose

nearside front chassis poor condition (sub frame mounting)

nearside rear brake lagging slightly

nearside rear tyre inner edge low and perished

offside front wishbone rear bush poor condition

offside rear tyre very low and very badly perished

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play offside front wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,098 miles

advisories stated on previous document

Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,098 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished and tread low

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,140 miles

Advisories as stated on previous documentation

Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe loose into inlet manifold but not leaking

Light scratches across windscreen (zone a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Steering rack not centralised (more lock left than right)

Fail 31 May 2006 47,131 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise light scratches accross windscreen (Zone A)

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Brake Servo vacuum pipe loose into inlet manifold but not leaking

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack not centralised (more lock left than right)

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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VXF 706M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VXF 706M, 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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VXF 706M is a 1973 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 28 November 1973.

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