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XAV 519L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAV 519L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,790 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on fwd carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2011 61,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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XAV 519L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAV 519L, 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 XAV 519L registered?

XAV 519L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is XAV 519L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAV 519L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAV 519L have outstanding finance?

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