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OPN 985M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,141 mi
Last recorded57,141 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 985M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,141 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 57,140 miles

Brake servo leaking pipe on engine (3.6.C.1c)

Braking system leaking pipe on top of engine (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

near side front floor welded from the inside.

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Braking system leaking brake pipe (wheel arch) (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

near side front floor welded from the inside.

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,289 miles

N/s front floor welded from inside vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s rear shock knocking but no signs of leaking

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Tyre's slightly perrished

Under vehicle/brake pipes undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,272 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

N/s front floor welded from inside vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s rear shock knocking but no signs of leaking

Oil leak

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Tyre's slightly perrished

Under vehicle/brake pipes undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hand brake lever travel on limit.

front brake pipes corroded near limit.

near side and off side front inner and outer sills corroded excessivly.

off side front wheel bearing noisey when turned but does not feel rough at time of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front of n/s sill corroded

front of o/s sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,097 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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OPN 985M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OPN 985M, 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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OPN 985M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 February 1974.

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