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GOH 89N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,706 mi
Last recorded18,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOH 89N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 18,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 17,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Small hole to valance

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 17,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Small hole to valence

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Live wire near starter motor (4.11 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,518 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 17,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Middle exhaust rubber deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,317 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front hub bearing slightly rough in rotation

Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,095 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

movement in lower steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,519 miles

Movement in steering column lower bush.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear jacking point.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 16,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Movement in steering column lower bush.

Pass 19 May 2011 16,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 15,597 miles

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

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

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)

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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GOH 89N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GOH 89N, 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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What year was GOH 89N registered?

GOH 89N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 November 1974.

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