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PPP 557L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPP 557L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,562 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

centre exhaust rubber perished

slight play in steering rack bushes

slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,342 miles

Front upper panel corroded

Lower front valance corroded

OSF wing corroded

Slight play from osf wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front upper panel corroded

Lower front valance corroded

OSF wing corroded

Slight play from osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,899 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake just past efficiency

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed

o/s front wing and front panel holed

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,500 miles

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper blade slight split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,388 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,252 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,123 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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PPP 557L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PPP 557L, 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 PPP 557L registered?

PPP 557L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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