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UHJ 471W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,615 mi
Last recorded44,615 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 471W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 42,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,950 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 31,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 20,780 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 20,780 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 16,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,073 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 10,066 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,394 miles

Lower steering column bush has slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2008 9,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower steering column bush has slight play

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,040 miles

o/s hand brake cable over adjusted

oil leak at n/s/r back plate

Fail 19 Mar 2007 7,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s hand brake cable over adjusted

oil leak at n/s/r back plate

Fail 23 Nov 2005 6,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper split †o/s/f top arm bushes poor †o/s parking brake linkage limited movement †

Pass 23 Nov 2005 6,764 miles

n/s wiper split †o/s/f top arm bushes poor †o/s parking brake linkage limited movement †

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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UHJ 471W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 UHJ 471W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHJ 471W registered?

UHJ 471W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 March 1981.

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