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GCR 270N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,159 mi
Last recorded30,159 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 270N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,721 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 28,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 28,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,466 miles

n/s/r door corroded @ bottom but no sharp edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,501 miles

n/s/r o/s/r door bottoms corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,322 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,485 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,466 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres tyre walls cracking up no cords visable

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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GCR 270N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GCR 270N, 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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GCR 270N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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