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MCO 157R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCO 157R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,429 miles

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 88,429 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,545 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,349 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 73,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 73,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,075 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,161 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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MCO 157R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 MCO 157R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCO 157R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 January 1977.

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