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JOH 470N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 470N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,973 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING.

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING.

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,869 miles

Offside and nearside front antiroll bar inner D bushes worn.

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounts perishing.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front antiroll bar inner D bushes worn.

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounts perishing.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,853 miles

Rear exhaust mounts perishing.

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounts perishing.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,781 miles

Nearside front lower suspention arm inner bush insert worn allowing slight movement.

Nearside washer jet innop.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front lower suspention arm inner bush insert worn allowing slight movement.

Nearside washer jet innop.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Exhaust rubbers deteriated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox and rear diff oil leak

Oil leak

Rear exhaust blow

Slight corrosion to sills and underside

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

play nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,706 miles

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering colume bulkhead bush deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering colume bulkhead bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,651 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,650 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JOH 470N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JOH 470N, 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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JOH 470N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 17 July 1975.

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