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HHJ 796L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,834 mi
Last recorded65,834 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 796L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,834 miles

rear exhaust close to brake pipe on axle

Fail 7 Aug 2025 65,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust close to brake pipe on axle

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,651 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and lower bush (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,691 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 56,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 56,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 56,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

os washer is weak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,995 miles

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)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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HHJ 796L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HHJ 796L, 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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HHJ 796L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 January 1973.

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