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GPC 241N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,960 mi
Last recorded56,960 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPC 241N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,960 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/lower arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 56,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front panel seems and rear arches

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,816 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight play

underside of car heavily covered in underseal including some pipework

Fail 19 May 2017 52,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower bearing worn to excess (2.1.2b)

all road tyres appear to be slightly out of shape

underside of car heavily covered in underseal including some pipe work

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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GPC 241N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPC 241N, 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 GPC 241N registered?

GPC 241N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 November 1974.

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