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JFG 970N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 970N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,123 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,077 miles

all tyres perished on outside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 52,077 miles

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

all tyres perished on outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery negative terminal has no nut or bolt, however terminal is secure

exhaust knocking against the prop bearing and against boot

front wipers smearing

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear foot brake application uneven

Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust knocking against the prop bearing and against boot

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r suspension arm locking pin missing

rear foot brake application uneven

Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,125 miles

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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JFG 970N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JFG 970N, 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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JFG 970N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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