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UHJ 619W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 619W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,616 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel to boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 62,616 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel to boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,423 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 60,423 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,554 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 57,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,916 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,613 miles

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,197 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,370 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,370 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 619W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UHJ 619W, 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 619W registered?

UHJ 619W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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