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RFN 299M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 299M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,979 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side chassis leg damaged

pay in steering rack bushes

play in o/s/f rack

servo hose slightly detorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

servo pipe slightly squashed

Fail 11 Sep 2009 88,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

servo pipe slightly squashed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RFN 299M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFN 299M, 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 RFN 299M registered?

RFN 299M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 April 1974.

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