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NES 859M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNES 859M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,746 miles

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

Nearside handbrake performance only just acceptable in need of service or repair

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,304 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,841 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,683 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure strut between lower and upper arms - bottom bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose locking nut loose on tie rod (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure strut between lower and upper arms - bottom bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose locking nut loose on tie rod (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

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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NES 859M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 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 NES 859M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NES 859M registered?

NES 859M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 January 1974.

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