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VUW 837M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,778 mi
Last recorded46,778 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 837M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 46,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,199 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 45,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure Pinch bolt (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chasis leg (6.1.A.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,586 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

drivers seat wearing

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel arhes corroding

o/s/r lamp assembly lens cracked

petrol cap sealing ring perishing

tyre pressures low n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,526 miles

front shock bushes worn

wipers smearing

Pass 2 May 2012 41,730 miles

corrosion to n/s/r seal area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f inner and out track rods

Fail 1 May 2012 41,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s/r seal area

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f inner and out track rods

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,555 miles

clutch juddering

horn weak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 May 2009 40,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 36,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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VUW 837M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 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 VUW 837M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUW 837M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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