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UVB 274M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVB 274M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 83,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 95,972 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested CAR OVERHEATED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL AND INTO INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting BOOT FLOOR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting BOOT FLOOR (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK INSECURE (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BONNET NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH FRONT WINGS (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion FRONT LOWER VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,893 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights go out when full beam put on (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH FRONT WINGS (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion FRONT LOWER VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,314 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,532 miles

Various oil leaks

Vehicle has various bits of corrosion but none considered excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,851 miles

Boot floor badly corroded

Oil leak

Various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,851 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Boot floor badly corroded

Oil leak

Various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,040 miles

boot floor corroded near tow bar but outside 30cm

slight interference on rear light operation

Fail 28 May 2013 38,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

boot floor corroded near tow bar but outside 30cm

slight interference on rear light operation

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,683 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,811 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,985 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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UVB 274M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UVB 274M, 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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UVB 274M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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