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UHJ 717W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 717W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,154 miles

oil leaks

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,388 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,379 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,022 miles

oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,022 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,956 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2007 81,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 717W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 717W, 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 717W registered?

UHJ 717W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 June 1981.

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