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ODP 485R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODP 485R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside sill panels

Fail 27 Jul 2017 39,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside sill panels

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,718 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,718 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,739 miles

under body corroded

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2015 36,723 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 35,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,361 miles

front of offside inboard sill is corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,361 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front of offside inboard sill is corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,090 miles

corrosion hole on nearside front inner wing.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 27,090 miles

Centre Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion hole on nearside front inner wing.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,820 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear/play in steering rack

brake servo hose breaking up

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

exhaust system hitting on rear axle

oil leak engine and diff

told my customer that the body filler in n/s/ body sill is filler over welded repair!!!

Fail 15 Oct 2008 19,096 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded.

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,096 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded.

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 18,067 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

body filler/stopper in/on both outer body sills ,told by presenter that it`s filler over metal!!!!!

gear oil on rear brake hose only just passed test

poor repair to brake servo pipe to inlet manifold

Fail 14 Aug 2007 18,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body filler/spotter in/on both outer body sill told by presenter that it`s filler over dented metal

engine running poorly

gear oil on rear brake hose only just passed test

light corrosion to most brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2005 14,633 miles

I have been adviced by"THE CUSTOMER" that the body filler in the rear of o/s outer body sill, is "FILLER OVER METAL" REF: VT30 754382955163

Fail 1 Jun 2005 14,575 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

DIFF LEAKING OIL ONTO BRAKE HOSE

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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ODP 485R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 ODP 485R, 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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ODP 485R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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