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NHC 969L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,522 mi
Last recorded8,522 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHC 969L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 8,522 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cuts in off side and near side rear tyre tread

cuts in off side front tyre tread

near side front slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cuts in off side and near side rear tyre tread

cuts in off side front tyre tread

near side front slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 7,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 4,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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NHC 969L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHC 969L, 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 NHC 969L registered?

NHC 969L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 July 1973.

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The MOT history for NHC 969L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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