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MPO 689R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,452 mi
Last recorded33,452 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 689R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 33,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,741 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in both steering rack bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2020 31,713 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both steering rack bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2020 31,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Max Limit 4.5% Actual Limit 8.576% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point to wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn resulting in slight play.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hand brake just meeting requirements.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog light fitted but not working. First date of use 04 April 1977 the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980

Slight play in both front tie rod bushes.

Various oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2018 28,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 26,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 26,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 22,315 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing repair not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 6,672 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Fail 19 Nov 2013 6,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,469 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,583 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

Steering rack mountings worn

Steering column lower bearing missing column fouling bulkhead

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Steering rack mountings worn

Steering column lower bearing missing column fouling bulkhead

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,652 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rubber fuel hoses perished

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,536 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 82,536 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,109 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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MPO 689R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Cream with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MPO 689R, 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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MPO 689R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 April 1977.

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