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MPG 928P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 928P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,130 miles

fault on off side rear lights

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,101 miles

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,087 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe 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 Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

O/S FLOOR TO CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 78,588 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S FLOOR CORRODED

N/S INNER SIL CORRODED

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

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,188 miles

CENTER PROP MOUNT

FRONT PANEL CORRODED

N/S FRONT FLOOR CORODED

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

O/S SILL CORRODED

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 78,178 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

CENTER PROP MOUNT

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 77,553 miles

ALL ROUND CORROSION , BOTH FRONT FLOORS AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 14 Sep 2006 77,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL ROUND CORROSION . BOTH FRONT FLOORS & CHASSIS CORRODED

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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MPG 928P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MPG 928P, 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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MPG 928P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 July 1976.

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