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PKN 686M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

25,646 mi
Last recorded25,646 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKN 686M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 25,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 25,118 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 25,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 24,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2019 24,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside sill corroded slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,506 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 24,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,283 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 24,282 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,628 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 21,627 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,733 miles

FRONT VALANCE PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

NO REAR SEATS FITTED TO VEHICLE

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISE

Fail 11 Feb 2010 20,720 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

FRONT VALANCE PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED TO CAR

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,424 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,072 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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PKN 686M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PKN 686M, 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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PKN 686M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 April 1974.

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