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POL 488M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,554 mi
Last recorded66,554 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOL 488M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,089 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

rusty underneath

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,027 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,756 miles

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

brake pipes undesealed

inner/outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 65,015 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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POL 488M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POL 488M, 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 POL 488M registered?

POL 488M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is POL 488M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POL 488M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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