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FFL 921L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 921L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 92,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer jet high

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,030 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

washer jets high

Pass 16 May 2016 91,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 May 2016 91,231 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,621 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,535 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,461 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 90,332 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,656 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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FFL 921L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFL 921L, 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.

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What year was FFL 921L registered?

FFL 921L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 16 August 1972.

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