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RKE 858M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 858M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,389 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,546 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,254 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,979 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,474 miles

slight damage to nearside front chassis rail

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,436 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mountimg bush rubbersnear-side and off-side.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,422 miles

hand brake nearly to its full travel

slight lift in steering coloumb

slight movement in steering rack mount rubbers

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 79,393 miles

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)

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

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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RKE 858M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKE 858M, 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 RKE 858M registered?

RKE 858M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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