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PAJ 2M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAJ 2M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,430 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,430 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,116 miles

front discs pitting

Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front discs pitting

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,099 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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PAJ 2M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAJ 2M, 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 PAJ 2M registered?

PAJ 2M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 January 1974.

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