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JTY 823P

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,839 mi
Last recorded1,839 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTY 823P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 1,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions very close to limits

oil leak(engine and gearbox)

some corrosion in places

Fail 4 Mar 2021 185 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,142 miles

some play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,998 miles

Diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Diff oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 94,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,930 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,926 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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JTY 823P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 JTY 823P, 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 JTY 823P registered?

JTY 823P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 September 1975.

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