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RNG 817M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,823 mi
Last recorded64,823 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 817M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,823 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing cracked (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 64,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing cracked (3.6.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,717 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,299 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated vacuum (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,387 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,387 miles

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

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,491 miles

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

Middle exhaust support bobbing deteriated but still holding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,491 miles

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

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

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

Middle exhaust support bobbing deteriated but still holding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 47,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,488 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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RNG 817M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RNG 817M, 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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RNG 817M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 April 1974.

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