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VOT 688N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOT 688N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,744 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,688 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,438 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,678 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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VOT 688N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VOT 688N, 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 VOT 688N registered?

VOT 688N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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