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ULW 576X

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULW 576X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,006 miles

Previous welded repairs covered

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,684 miles

Free play detected at steering wheel

Previous welded repairs covered

Rear tyres n/s & o/s slightly cracked/perished

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

previous welded repairs covered

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,322 miles

previous repairs covered/undersealed

stone chips to screen

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,529 miles

previous repairs covered

stone chips to screen

underside under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,815 miles

previous repairs covered

underside undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2014 83,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 24 May 2013 82,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes undersealed

front panel corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyres Perished/cracking

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Tyres Perished/cracking

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 81,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 80,278 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2010 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

nearside front floor starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,168 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 78,763 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2007 78,227 miles

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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ULW 576X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULW 576X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULW 576X registered?

ULW 576X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is ULW 576X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULW 576X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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