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NYE 751L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,656 mi
Last recorded2,656 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 751L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch to end of sill and front floor corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 2,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb fitted wrongly (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking-perished

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 2,011 miles

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

both rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 2,011 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 2,011 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,437 miles

exsesive corosion n/s/r inner wing

exsesive corosion o/s/r inner wing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling on body

exsesive corosion n/s/r inner wing

exsesive corosion o/s/r inner wing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,248 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 75,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NYE 751L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYE 751L, 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 NYE 751L registered?

NYE 751L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 October 1972.

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