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XAB 119M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 119M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 63,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,870 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 49,756 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 49,746 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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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XAB 119M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAB 119M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAB 119M registered?

XAB 119M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is XAB 119M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 119M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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