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CST 737M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,066 mi
Last recorded84,066 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 737M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,066 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 84,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,839 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALLS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,686 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

clutch needs looked at

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

rear bench seat loose

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

rear bench seat loose

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,275 miles

**STRONG ADVISE ** ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER WALL

Indicator flasher unit may have a fault

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

**STRONG ADVISE ** ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER WALL

slight oil leak at gearbox

slight oil leak at rear diff.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 83,266 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres sidewall light perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 82,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 82,204 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 82,204 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 81,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 81,197 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 81,101 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 3 May 2007 80,662 miles

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

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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CST 737M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CST 737M, 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 CST 737M registered?

CST 737M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 October 1973.

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