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GRY 138L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRY 138L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mount broken (7.1.2)

BOTH rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 4,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front front tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust blowing

underneath heavily underseald

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,909 miles

audio only on indicators ,o/s/f brake pipe perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

audio only on indicators ,o/s/f brake pipe perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f driveshaft rubber split

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f driveshaft rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,909 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 97,909 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,853 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cut

slight play at n/s/r wheel

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre tread cut

slight play at n/s/r wheel

slight play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front rotorflex has a couple of loose bolts

o/s and n/s rear brakes are binding slightly

o/s front wheel is binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,760 miles

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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GRY 138L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GRY 138L, 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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GRY 138L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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