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HWK 277L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,310 mi
Last recorded54,310 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 277L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,218 miles

*** N/S/R & O/S/F BODY/SILL TO FLOOR AREAS WELDING VERY POOR ***

**N/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED **

PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING BREAKING AWAY

Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,217 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

*** N/S/R & O/S/F BODY/SILL TO FLOOR AREAS WELDING VERY POOR ***

**N/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLED **

PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING BREAKING AWAY

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,546 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 62,358 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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HWK 277L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HWK 277L, 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 HWK 277L registered?

HWK 277L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is HWK 277L safe to buy?

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