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NHB 790M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHB 790M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,170 miles

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Nov 2016 99,265 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

very heavy waxoyl

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,157 miles

2 of 4 centre exhaust rubber mounts broken

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,435 miles

o/s front balljiont dust covers starting to perish

Fail 9 Mar 2012 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front balljiont dust covers starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2011 934,647 miles

chip in windscreen

headlamps slightly out of focus

heavy undersill to underside of car

salight play to both front suspension systems

slight play to steering UJ

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,552 miles

chips in windscreen

heavy undersill to under side

rear fog lamp not working

slight free play to steering system

slight play to front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,757 miles

chip in windscreen

heavy undersill to vehicle

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2009 91,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

heavy undersill to vehicle

o/s/r foot andhand brake slightly down

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brakes out of balance 69%

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,007 miles

chip in windscreen

heavy under sill to under side of body

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

chip in windscreen

heavy under sill to under side of body

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,761 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2006 89,194 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 89,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

heavy undersill to underside

rear axle oil leak

slight fluctuation to front brakes

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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NHB 790M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NHB 790M, 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 NHB 790M registered?

NHB 790M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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