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NHG 551P

1975 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,193 mi
Last recorded68,193 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Dolomite54,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 551P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 68,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 68,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,527 miles

no fog light

o/side rear door dont open

Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

no fog light

o/side rear door dont open

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 59,712 miles

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

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

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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NHG 551P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NHG 551P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHG 551P registered?

NHG 551P is a 1975 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 October 1975.

Is NHG 551P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHG 551P shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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