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ABB 358M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,866 mi
Last recorded72,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 358M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

underside of car undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced deformed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

underside of car undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,494 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside sill corroded but not within precribed area or excessive

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,856 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 67,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 67,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes coated in a protective substance preventing proper inspection of pipes

Fail 13 May 2012 64,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes coated in a protective substance preventing proper inspection of pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,375 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,006 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,003 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 59,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,315 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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ABB 358M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABB 358M, 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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ABB 358M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 February 1974.

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