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UYE 743M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,586 mi
Last recorded11,586 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYE 743M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 11,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 11,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 9,554 miles

osf and nsf top ball joint gaitors deteriated

osf and nsf wheel bearing slight play

rear brake load level valve moist

slight deteriation and unable to check old repairs around osf and nsf top strut mount areas

steering column movement

wipers deteriated

Fail 11 Apr 2015 7,373 miles

Minor wear in both propshaft UJ's

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reasonable movement from steering column lower bush.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 7,373 miles

Minor wear in both propshaft UJ's

Reasonable movement from steering column lower bush.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 7,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

reasonable movement on steering column from lower bush/bearing,not mot testable item

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,558 miles

Nearside front top ball joint gaiter deteriated

Oil leaks

Prop shaft showing signs of rubbing on exhaust

Slight movement in both front seats

Slight play in both front wheel beerings

lower steering colum bush missing

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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UYE 743M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UYE 743M, 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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What year was UYE 743M registered?

UYE 743M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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