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GGM 958N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,500 mi
Last recorded26,500 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 958N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,962 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 25,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,349 miles

Boot floor holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,349 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Boot floor holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,895 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,881 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,405 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 9,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 1,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,749 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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GGM 958N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GGM 958N, 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 GGM 958N registered?

GGM 958N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 November 1974.

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The MOT history for GGM 958N shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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