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PRJ 469R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

14,102 mi
Last recorded14,102 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRJ 469R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all body panels,chassis rails,under floors,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sillsinner and outer wings,front and rear cross members starting to corrode,in very poor condition,existing welding and surface rust present

all tyres starting to wear

boot floors,spare wheel carrier in poor condition and starting to corrode

rear axel noisey

Fail 13 Oct 2009 14,100 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all body panels,chassis rails,under floors,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sillsinner and outer wings,front and rear cross members starting to corrode,in very poor condition,existing welding and surface rust present

all tyres starting to wear

boot floors,spare wheel carrier in poor condition and starting to corrode

rear axel noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,911 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all body panels,floor panels,chassis rails,all steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,doors and door steps,inner and outer wheel arches,boot floors,starting to corrode

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

all tyres starting to wear and walls cracking. rear axel oil leaks,. rear axel noisey

inner and outer wings starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,909 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

all body panels,floor panels,chassis rails,all steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,doors and door steps,inner and outer wheel arches,boot floors,starting to corrode

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

all tyres starting to wear and walls cracking. rear axel oil leaks,. rear axel noisey

inner and outer wings starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,314 miles

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

all body panels floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspensoin mounting and brakeing mountings and componants all in very poor condition surface rust and corrossion

oil leaks rear axel noisey alll sterring and suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2007 13,313 miles

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

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

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

all body panels floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspensoin mounting and brakeing mountings and componants all in very poor condition surface rust and corrossion

oil leaks rear axel noisey alll sterring and suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,870 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 11,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 11,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

outer body panels in poor condition. †slight lift in steering wheel shaft. †rear diff noisey. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †front valance corroded

rear axel oil leaks. †door steps starting to corrode. †outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,329 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning

oil leak

outer body panels starting to corrode

paint work fadding

under floor panels starting to corrode/inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode/rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2005 10,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes need cleaning

oil leak

outer body panels starting to corrode

paint work fadding

under floor panels starting to corrode/inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode/rear diff oil leak

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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PRJ 469R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 PRJ 469R, 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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PRJ 469R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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