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MJK 257R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,034 mi
Last recorded17,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 257R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,034 miles

brake fliud low

n/s/f inner sill holed not within

Fail 5 Jan 2013 17,034 miles

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

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

brake fliud low

n/s/f inner sill holed not within

Pass 5 Jan 2012 15,494 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 15,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,986 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Jan 2011 13,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2010 12,619 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 12,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f/ tyre fuel pipe very poor

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 9,099 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 9,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front corouded outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,058 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2005 5,042 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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MJK 257R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJK 257R, 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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What year was MJK 257R registered?

MJK 257R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 September 1976.

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