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UEA 436M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,721 mi
Last recorded60,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEA 436M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,817 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,815 miles

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

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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 59,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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UEA 436M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEA 436M, 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 UEA 436M registered?

UEA 436M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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