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SPJ 583M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,323 mi
Last recorded60,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 583M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some cracking to n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,777 miles

nearside front tyre age cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre age cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,535 miles

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

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

play in offside track rod/steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 90,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,540 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 88,822 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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SPJ 583M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SPJ 583M, 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 SPJ 583M registered?

SPJ 583M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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