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VYM 470M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,087 mi
Last recorded91,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 470M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,087 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,848 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,781 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,736 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,579 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 90,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 90,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 89,430 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking

n/s/r door will not open

non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,430 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coolant leaking

n/s/r door will not open

non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre defective

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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VYM 470M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYM 470M, 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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VYM 470M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 March 1974.

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