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WWB 253L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,606 mi
Last recorded60,606 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 253L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 60,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 60,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,371 miles

advise rear brake check

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,269 miles

advise rear brake check

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,398 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,679 miles

play in bottom steering column coupling

Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

play in bottom steering column coupling

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,572 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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WWB 253L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WWB 253L, 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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What year was WWB 253L registered?

WWB 253L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is WWB 253L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 253L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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