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NHR 505R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHR 505R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,926 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,288 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 62,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak o/s rear axle seal

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,807 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,806 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Upper Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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NHR 505R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHR 505R, 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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What year was NHR 505R registered?

NHR 505R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 October 1976.

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