MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
handbrake effort has only just met the required efficiency
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
hazard lights flash quite fast
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front wheel bearings not properly tested due to binding brakes
hazard lights flash quite fast
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UBA 253S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 UBA 253S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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UBA 253S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 November 1977.
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