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WEU 417L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,781 mi
Last recorded30,781 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 417L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,781 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt op/s/f outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

n/s/f outer sill

n/s/r inner sill

Pass 6 May 2016 4,479 miles

some plates welded under side.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 4,479 miles

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

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

Direction indicators not working none flashing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 18 May 2015 3,363 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 3,347 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 2,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 2,659 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 2,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 2,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,603 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,576 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,450 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,812 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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WEU 417L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 WEU 417L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEU 417L registered?

WEU 417L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 November 1972.

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