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RTG 378M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTG 378M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,138 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING

Fail 23 May 2017 71,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 25 May 2016 69,800 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER BUSH

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 67,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 67,191 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,278 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,259 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 65,263 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,131 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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RTG 378M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTG 378M, 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 RTG 378M registered?

RTG 378M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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