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WGJ 968M

1974 Triumph Toledo

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,822 mi
Last recorded67,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1974 Triumph Toledo44,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 968M
MakeTriumph
ModelToledo
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2009 67,822 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 67,822 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 67,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2006 61,658 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play and n/s/f slight noise

brake fluid low

o/s/f lower swivel slight play

o/s/f track rod end slight play

slight play in lower steering column coupling

some coolant hoses very weak and perished

Fail 23 May 2006 61,657 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel bearings slight play and n/s/f slight noise

brake fluid low

o/s/f lower swivel slight play

o/s/f track rod end slight play

slight play in lower steering column coupling

some coolant hoses very weak and perished

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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WGJ 968M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGJ 968M, 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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WGJ 968M is a 1974 Triumph Toledo, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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