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SLD 35L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

513 mi
Last recorded513 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 35L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 513 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 205 miles

Earth problem o/s rear indicator, borderline pass.

slight play top steering column bush.

Pass 24 May 2011 99,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

surface corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2010 99,657 miles

recommend engine tune

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

borderline pass rear indicators just meet requirements

hazard lights flashing fast

o/s/r service brake little lazy.needs further investigation

Pass 21 May 2009 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

signs of corrosion to bonnet & sharp edges appearing (underside)

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2008 99,191 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

earh fault both rear lamps borderline pass

light corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2007 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2007 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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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SLD 35L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc 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 SLD 35L, 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 SLD 35L registered?

SLD 35L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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