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UPF 537X

1982 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Triumph Dolomite44,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPF 537X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,513 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

boot loaded at time of test

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen delaminated

Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

boot loaded at time of test

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen delaminated

Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

boot loaded at time of test

free play at steering wheel

oil leak

slight smoke at revs

steering rack gaiters perished

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

windscreen delaminated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,248 miles

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

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

under body coverd in paint, brake pipes ,fuel pipes ect. diff tight making it hard to spin wheels, sills and floor corroding

washers are poor

Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,688 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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UPF 537X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,393 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 UPF 537X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPF 537X?

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What year was UPF 537X registered?

UPF 537X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is UPF 537X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPF 537X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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