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BSN 889K

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSN 889K
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,246 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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BSN 889K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BSN 889K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSN 889K registered?

BSN 889K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 April 1972.

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