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WST 491L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,462 mi
Last recorded28,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 491L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,999 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 27,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 27,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,731 miles

Diff leaking

Front brake pipes rusting

Offside front floor/sill seam rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 27,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Diff leaking

Front brake pipes rusting

Offside front floor/sill seam rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 27,593 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

nearside front brake caliper brake pipe corroding

nearside rear suspension shock absorber damp

offside front brake caliper brake pipe corroding

rear part front to rear brake pipe corroding

some wear in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2013 27,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front caliper brake pipes rusty

Slight wear in rack

Steering wheel loose

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,543 miles

hazzards inop.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 27,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

hazzards inop.

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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WST 491L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WST 491L, 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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WST 491L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 28 June 1973.

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