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CDE 263M

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,042 mi
Last recorded5,042 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 263M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 5,042 miles

Nearside front upper wishbone mount slightly worn

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 4,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 3,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 2,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear diff has a slight leak

rear floor has slight corrosion

sills have slight corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2015 2,039 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear diff has a slight leak

rear floor has slight corrosion

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 857 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2013 850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10 miles

no front passenger or rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

ball joint gaiters split

minor play in steering rack

small hole in boot floor

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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CDE 263M is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,388 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 CDE 263M, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CDE 263M is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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