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NJK 669R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,775 mi
Last recorded2,775 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJK 669R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 2,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,940 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 81,940 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped by propshaft/tunnel (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 233 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,215 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 71,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 70,845 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 7 May 2009 69,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,011 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2008 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2007 66,432 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

areas of corrison and welding repaires visable

Pass 5 May 2006 64,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust hangers cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

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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NJK 669R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJK 669R, 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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NJK 669R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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