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MOT 395R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,782 mi
Last recorded7,782 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 395R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,782 miles

Centre centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 7 Sep 2015 7,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 30 Sep 2008 7,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

New underseal covering the underneath of this vehicle.

Unable to check both rear wheel bearings.

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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MOT 395R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MOT 395R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOT 395R registered?

MOT 395R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 February 1977.

Is MOT 395R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOT 395R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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