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VNP 962L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,092 mi
Last recorded32,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 962L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,695 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside front steering knuckle joint

Pass 2 May 2007 28,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,163 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 26,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 26,271 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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VNP 962L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNP 962L, 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 VNP 962L registered?

VNP 962L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 June 1973.

Is VNP 962L safe to buy?

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