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BUY 106H

1970 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

70,621 mi
Last recorded70,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 106H
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres are perished

exhaust is very rusty

fuel pipes are perished

most suspension bushes perished

n/s c/v boot is badly perished

o/s top hose is perished

rubber drive couplings are badly perished

underside is rusty in places

underside is rusty in places

Fail 2 Jul 2019 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at wheel cylinder pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres are perished

exhaust is very rusty

fuel pipes are perished

most suspension bushes perished

n/s c/v boot is badly perished

o/s top hose is perished

rubber drive couplings are badly perished

underside is rusty in places

underside is rusty in places

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,410 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 70,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,331 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

slight play in o/s front rack arm

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

slight play in o/s front rack arm

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,545 miles

lower steering column bush has slight movement

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,477 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 69,477 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BUY 106H is a 1970 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 BUY 106H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUY 106H is a 1970 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 February 1970.

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