MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
movement in lower steering column bush
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
movement in lower steering column bush
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear fog lights fitted but not working
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear fog lights fitted but not working
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JLF 986N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 JLF 986N, 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 JLF 986N registered?
JLF 986N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1975.
Is JLF 986N safe to buy?
The MOT history for JLF 986N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JLF 986N have outstanding finance?
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