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HLU 260N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,166 mi
Last recorded26,166 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 260N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,166 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,165 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 25,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 25,008 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,005 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,370 miles

n/s doorr sill corroding.outer.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 22,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/oter and inner sill panel corrodes slightly.rear n/s hub oil leak rear exhaust rubber missing.

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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HLU 260N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 HLU 260N, 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 HLU 260N registered?

HLU 260N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 February 1975.

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