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NBH 378L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,136 mi
Last recorded34,136 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBH 378L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,136 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,133 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,580 miles

Both steering rack bushes have slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2011 31,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,508 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,858 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,215 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

steering rack has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2008 10,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

steering rack has slight play

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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NBH 378L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 NBH 378L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBH 378L registered?

NBH 378L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NBH 378L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBH 378L shows 8 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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