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GKG 293N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,320 mi
Last recorded59,320 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKG 293N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Some wear/play in lower steering u/j, not excessive

Some wear/play in nearside steering rack/track rod joint not excessive

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Some wear/play in lower steering u/j, not excessive

Some wear/play in nearside steering rack/track rod joint not excessive

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,824 miles

Marginal pass on handbrake reserve travel - brakes may require attention

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Seat belts fitted to front seats only

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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GKG 293N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GKG 293N, 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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GKG 293N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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