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PKS 379L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKS 379L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 77,763 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,420 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,358 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 67,566 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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PKS 379L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKS 379L, 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 PKS 379L registered?

PKS 379L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is PKS 379L safe to buy?

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