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MHW 42L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 42L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,367 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,510 miles

suspect steering rack fault at pinion end

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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MHW 42L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHW 42L, 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 MHW 42L registered?

MHW 42L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is MHW 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 42L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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