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WEW 409L

1973 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,013 mi
Last recorded78,013 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 409L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 77,325 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,682 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,200 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,571 miles

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

most brake pipes covered in sealer, grease & paint

oil leak

slight autobox oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

most brake pipes covered in sealer, grease & paint

oil leak

slight autobox oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,897 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

autobox leaking

diff damp

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

autobox leaking

diff damp

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,307 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Sep 2009 74,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

gearbox mounting worn

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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WEW 409L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WEW 409L, 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 WEW 409L registered?

WEW 409L is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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