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HFM 548N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFM 548N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Smell of fuel underneath engine

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,755 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower column (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 54,120 miles

oil leak

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,649 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs pitting inner face

n/s/f pipe on caliper slight corrosion

spare flat

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolent leaking from thermostat housing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,073 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,071 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre prop shaft mount deteriorated.

O/S steering rack gaiter in poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,798 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 51,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,024 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 51,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake p[ipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no locking devise nsr brake cable

slight play in strg rack

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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HFM 548N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFM 548N, 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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HFM 548N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 February 1975.

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