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NCB 128R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCB 128R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,603 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 May 2017 74,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2016 74,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion generally on vehicle. Exhaust blowing and catching on handbrake cable. Rear Exhaust mounting split.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,104 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion generally on vehicle. Exhaust blowing and catching on handbrake cable. Rear Exhaust mounting split.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,687 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in rack

Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming on sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,500 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming on sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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NCB 128R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NCB 128R, 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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What year was NCB 128R registered?

NCB 128R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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