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YYD 176N

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,836 mi
Last recorded51,836 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 176N
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,836 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2016 51,643 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,544 miles

slight wear in steering rack ends

Fail 21 May 2014 51,539 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,910 miles

play front wheel bearings

play in rack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 50,909 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

play front wheel bearings

play in rack

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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YYD 176N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YYD 176N, 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 YYD 176N registered?

YYD 176N is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 September 1974.

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