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PVP 955R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVP 955R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 87,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 87,032 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 85,885 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 85,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 84,458 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 81,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,498 miles

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

offside front metall brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 May 2010 78,065 miles

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

lower steering collum bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,554 miles

offside outter sill corroded and hold not in prescribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s steering rack gaitor is deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,340 miles

o/s rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 25 May 2006 65,116 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar bushes are starting to wear

steering rack is noisey on operation

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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PVP 955R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVP 955R, 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 PVP 955R registered?

PVP 955R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 May 1977.

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The MOT history for PVP 955R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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