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VUO 719J

1971 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,484 mi
Last recorded61,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Dolomite61,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUO 719J
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,338 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 60,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,187 miles

inner +outer sills corroding

nsf tyre tread low

rear brake hose ferrels corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,696 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cross member mounting bolts loose under gear box

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,556 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight corrosion forming on nearside inner sill to floor

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis outriger

slight rattles from nearside front when moving on the road

surface rust on three rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VUO 719J is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 61,651 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 VUO 719J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUO 719J registered?

VUO 719J is a 1971 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 July 1971.

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