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LJD 649P

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJD 649P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears across axle and both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front floor to sill holed

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

n/s/r and o/s/r rear of inner arches holed

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,474 miles

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,137 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,775 miles

nearside and offside front inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front inner sills holed and corroded

Offside front floor holed and corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,795 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 41,900 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,395 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 38,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,269 miles

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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LJD 649P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJD 649P, 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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LJD 649P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 December 1975.

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