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NTO 272P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 272P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 80,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,712 miles

all tyres have age related cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,400 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

slight cracking between the tyre treads

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,234 miles

Oil leak

slight cracking between the tyre treads

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,034 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak from engine and gearbox

slight play in front wheel bearings

tyres have cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,428 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)

Oil leak

all four tyre tread patterns are slightly perished (cracked)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

slight free play in steering system

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

vehicle sills and chassis legs are corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyre tread patterns are slightly perished (cracked)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

slight free play in steering system

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

vehicle sills and chassis legs are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,013 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 74,013 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,545 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,523 miles

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

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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NTO 272P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NTO 272P, 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 NTO 272P registered?

NTO 272P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 May 1976.

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