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SMR 973N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,545 mi
Last recorded3,545 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 973N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,068 miles

exstensive welding repairs under vehicle

slight play on both front wheel bearings

slight play on steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,038 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

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

n/s/upper balljoint boot torn

slight play on both sides of steering rack

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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SMR 973N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMR 973N, 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 SMR 973N registered?

SMR 973N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 September 1974.

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