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PGF 539K

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Grey Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,779 mi
Last recorded12,779 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 539K
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,779 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 12,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 12,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,742 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 11,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside and offside front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 10,613 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 8,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,542 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 5,542 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,945 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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PGF 539K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Grey with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGF 539K, 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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PGF 539K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 July 1972.

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