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OGN 273P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,737 mi
Last recorded41,737 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGN 273P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,454 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2008 83,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,214 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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OGN 273P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red 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 OGN 273P, 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 OGN 273P registered?

OGN 273P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 30 April 1976.

Is OGN 273P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGN 273P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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