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OBJ 977M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,422 mi
Last recorded4,422 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 977M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 4,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 3,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 1,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 68 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,213 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 28,145 miles

Front Braking system leaking Vac Leak When Brake Pedal Applied (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Bolt Loose From Engine Steady Into Manifold / Engine Block

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,713 miles

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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OBJ 977M 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 87.5%.

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 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 OBJ 977M, 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 OBJ 977M registered?

OBJ 977M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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