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RPE 396L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 396L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,224 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BACK PLATE DAMP

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,891 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,484 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.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)

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

play in syeering

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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RPE 396L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 RPE 396L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPE 396L?

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What year was RPE 396L registered?

RPE 396L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is RPE 396L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 396L shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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