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PMT 786R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMT 786R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both A-pillars heavily corroded

coils springs heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

various areas of corrosion to under vehicle body not considered excessive

various areas under and around body are heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both A-pillars heavily corroded

coils springs heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

various areas of corrosion to under vehicle body not considered excessive

various areas under and around body are heavily under sealed

Pass 8 May 2015 50,334 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres starting to perish

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

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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PMT 786R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMT 786R, 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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What year was PMT 786R registered?

PMT 786R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 17 May 1977.

Is PMT 786R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMT 786R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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