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NME 857R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,239 mi
Last recorded51,239 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 857R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,239 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,664 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,299 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,299 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,671 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,664 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 43,664 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 42,608 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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NME 857R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NME 857R, 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 NME 857R registered?

NME 857R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 August 1976.

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