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HWK 862N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 862N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,368 miles

n/s/f inner spot lamp not working

rear door steps corroded

front brake hoses perished

rust & corrosion in various places

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2012 88,319 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f spotlight inop

o/s/r door step corroded

slight run out front brakes

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,792 miles

front swivel boots split

n/s/f shock damp

oil leaks

play in steering column bottom bush

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight run out front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2011 84,792 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front swivel boots split

n/s/f shock damp

oil leaks

play in steering column bottom bush

slight play n/s/f track rod end

slight run out front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 81,174 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

c0rrosion around front valance,non structual area

corrosion around non structual area,offside bonnet hinge area

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,430 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 80,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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HWK 862N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HWK 862N, 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.

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HWK 862N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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