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AUJ 252L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 252L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,882 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,271 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 81,050 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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AUJ 252L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUJ 252L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUJ 252L registered?

AUJ 252L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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