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KEY 788P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 788P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,564 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 74,185 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 74,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.82 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1699 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing next to suspension top arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 73,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,324 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,938 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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KEY 788P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,556 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 KEY 788P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KEY 788P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 April 1976.

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