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HHC 857N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 857N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 88,275 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Free play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,451 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,225 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,215 miles

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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HHC 857N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHC 857N, 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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What year was HHC 857N registered?

HHC 857N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1975.

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