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MLH 171P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 171P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,362 miles

Offside park brake lower effort - system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,397 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,815 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 68,671 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly and some staining on backplate but no fluid leak at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split in boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,043 miles

steering rack gaters twisted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,759 miles

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

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 64,575 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,225 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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MLH 171P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLH 171P, 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 MLH 171P registered?

MLH 171P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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