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LKV 98P

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKV 98P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,550 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,523 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,449 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 71,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,446 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

n/s top suspension ball joint gaiter missing,

Pass 14 Sep 2005 71,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

heavy engine oil leak starting to contaminate n/s/f suspension bushes and rack gaiter.

n/s/f top swivel joint gaiter missing

rear fog lights not working.

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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LKV 98P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKV 98P, 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 LKV 98P registered?

LKV 98P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 September 1975.

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The MOT history for LKV 98P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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