MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Play in both steering rack bushes
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rubber fuel hoses perished
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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