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LKZ 9

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,441 mi
Last recorded79,441 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 9
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,432 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake flexi-hose slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated.

Nearside track rod end rubber boot missing.

Offside and nearside front upper and lower ball joint rubber boot split.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rubber boots split/missing on all suspension ball joints and track rod ends.

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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LKZ 9 is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKZ 9, 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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LKZ 9 is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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