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LOD 969P

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,386 mi
Last recorded38,386 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOD 969P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 37,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 36,203 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,735 miles

Coolant leak

all four tyres over ten years old

Fail 9 May 2023 34,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak

all four tyres over ten years old

Pass 13 May 2022 33,274 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 33,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 32,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 31,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 26,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,630 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,475 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 17,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 14,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,518 miles

Boots split on both track rod ends

Boots split on front ball joints

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 8,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Boots split on both track rod ends

Boots split on front ball joints

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

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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LOD 969P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LOD 969P, 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 LOD 969P registered?

LOD 969P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 October 1975.

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