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NTA 468M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 468M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 94,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,945 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 93,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,898 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust close to excessive

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tick over slightly too fast

Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,893 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Blue smoke from exhaust close to excessive

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tick over slightly too fast

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 85,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,292 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 84,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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NTA 468M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,172 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 NTA 468M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NTA 468M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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