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3961 VU

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,923 mi
Last recorded9,923 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3961 VU
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 9,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 9,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 9,427 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe splitting

Fail 3 Nov 2010 9,113 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe splitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,756 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,167 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 7,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 7,425 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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3961 VU is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3961 VU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3961 VU registered?

3961 VU is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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