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HPP 540N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Beige Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 540N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,455 miles

Front wheel bearings very slight play

Rear fuel pipe covered in blue putty compound--no leaks at time of testing

all tyres heavily perished and cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,678 miles

rear fuel pipe covered in blue putty component-- not leaking at time of test

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion and flaky paint

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,678 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear fuel pipe covered in blue putty component-- not leaking at time of test

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion and flaky paint

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,810 miles

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

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

propshaft center support bearing slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack--mounting rubbsrs soft

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,669 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 92,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 91,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 90,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,023 miles

Park brake actuation could be more effective. rear brake inspection advised

Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,562 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint covers are split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 86,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 86,303 miles

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

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

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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HPP 540N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Beige with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HPP 540N, 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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HPP 540N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 May 1975.

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