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GRU 350N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,062 mi
Last recorded15,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 350N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 15,062 miles

All tyres over 10 years old.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 15,062 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of front subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,892 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 13,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,421 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 12,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 12,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At carburettor overflow outlet. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,354 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 10,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 8,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 3,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 2,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 2,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,277 miles

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

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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GRU 350N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GRU 350N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRU 350N registered?

GRU 350N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 December 1974.

Is GRU 350N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 350N shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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