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VTJ 274L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,929 mi
Last recorded8,929 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTJ 274L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 8,929 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking Centre. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,834 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joint O/S.

Fail 21 May 2014 8,540 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 8,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 6,285 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 6,284 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 8,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 6,990 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 6,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,761 miles

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

both inner drive couplings are beginng to fail

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2008 95,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both inner drive couplings are beginng to fail

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,737 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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VTJ 274L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTJ 274L, 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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VTJ 274L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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