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WEA 298M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEA 298M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,471 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,179 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,832 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,999 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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WEA 298M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEA 298M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEA 298M registered?

WEA 298M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is WEA 298M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEA 298M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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