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HHW 98N

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 98N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,166 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes tight

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes tight

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Dec 2014 95,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,072 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

Steering column lower bush has some play.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,579 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,577 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HHW 98N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 54,388 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 HHW 98N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHW 98N registered?

HHW 98N is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 June 1975.

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