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MWL 737W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 737W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 87,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,598 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 86,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

offside rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 84,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MWL 737W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 MWL 737W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWL 737W registered?

MWL 737W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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