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XFE 236N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFE 236N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 48,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,374 miles

brake fluid low

indicators only flash when engine is running

surface cracks developing on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake fluid low

indicators only flash when engine is running

surface cracks developing on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,369 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,356 miles

corrosion forming to offside front sub frame

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area

seat belt retracting mechanisms not locking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XFE 236N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFE 236N, 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 XFE 236N registered?

XFE 236N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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