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RUK 799L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 799L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 45,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,567 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 35,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 70,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2017 70,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RUK 799L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUK 799L, 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 RUK 799L registered?

RUK 799L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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