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JRB 199N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 199N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside headlight on lower limit

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 66,421 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,764 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,513 miles

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,305 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 65,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,139 miles

corrosion in places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,605 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill corroded and weak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside sill corroded and weak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,256 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,723 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

hole in inner wheel arch nsf

osf head lamp mounting corroded

slight play in nsf steering arm (drumstick)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

hole in inner wheel arch nsf

osf head lamp mounting corroded

slight play in nsf steering arm (drumstick)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres showing small cracks to inner outer side walls.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,987 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear tyres showing small cracks to inner outer side walls.

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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JRB 199N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,388 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 JRB 199N, 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 JRB 199N registered?

JRB 199N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1975.

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