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VXC 116N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXC 116N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 67,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,215 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 61,599 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 61,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,497 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 61,241 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,241 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2006 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,965 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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VXC 116N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VXC 116N, 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 VXC 116N registered?

VXC 116N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 August 1974.

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