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EYV 69J

1971 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,934 mi
Last recorded66,934 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Dolomite61,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYV 69J
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,934 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,840 miles

brake pedal pad wearing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,840 miles

Centre Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pedal pad starting to wear

rear gearbox mounting broken

rear n/s quater panel corroded

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,465 miles

advise securing the os front brake pipe

Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise securing the os front brake pipe

Fail 20 Dec 2008 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,073 miles

movement in handbrake lever - does not release though

Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,036 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 57,036 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 51,215 miles

poor quality repairs to ns floorpan and ns inner front wing - surprising given the quality of previous repairs

radiator leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2005 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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EYV 69J is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EYV 69J, 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 EYV 69J registered?

EYV 69J is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 February 1971.

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