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NLP 705L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

470 mi
Last recorded470 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLP 705L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

near side front headlight beam a little weak and distorted

near side front tyre perishing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,042 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

near side front headlight beam a little weak and distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,965 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight perish to osf and nsr tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 92,965 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight perish to osf and nsr tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,556 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

long foot brake travel.

rear brake imbalance

slight perish to NSF, OSR, OSF tyre sidewall

slight play to osf rear subframe mounting bush.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 92,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Long foot brake travel

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight perish to NSF, OSR, OSF tyre sidewalls

Slight play to OSF rear subframe mounting bush

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,402 miles

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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NLP 705L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLP 705L, 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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NLP 705L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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