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HJU 890L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,667 mi
Last recorded66,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJU 890L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre slightly wearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding / grabbing

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre slightly wearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding / grabbing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,137 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 62,093 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 59,783 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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HJU 890L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJU 890L, 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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What year was HJU 890L registered?

HJU 890L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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The MOT history for HJU 890L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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