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DUO 602L

1971 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Dolomite61,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 602L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,420 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,420 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,474 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,158 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,806 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak at Diff

Play in rack arms N/S and O/s

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DUO 602L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 61,651 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 DUO 602L, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUO 602L registered?

DUO 602L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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