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MLT 903L

1971 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Triumph Dolomite61,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLT 903L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 52,855 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front bumper missing

fuel line routed inside car

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,826 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bumper missing

Electrical wiring unconventional and routed inside vehicle

Fuel line routed inside car

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jan 2006 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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MLT 903L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 61,651 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 MLT 903L, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLT 903L registered?

MLT 903L is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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