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BFJ 509L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,397 mi
Last recorded38,397 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 509L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,397 miles

Fuel & brake pipes greased

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,397 miles

Fuel & brake pipes greased

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,142 miles

Brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,152 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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BFJ 509L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,172 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 BFJ 509L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFJ 509L registered?

BFJ 509L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is BFJ 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFJ 509L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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