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RAN 165R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,322 mi
Last recorded55,322 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAN 165R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 55,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 55,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 55,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,161 miles

Damp around differential .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

washers poor

Fail 13 Mar 2023 55,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,013 miles

windscreen washers weak

Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,013 miles

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

light switch slightly worn

washers weak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,957 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

light switch slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,887 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 54,521 miles

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

play in steering column bottom bearing

Fail 2 May 2014 54,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in steering column bottom bearing

Pass 13 May 2013 54,081 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Lower steering column bush has excessive play.

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

Fail 13 May 2013 54,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Lower steering column bush has excessive play.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 53,653 miles

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

Play noted to lower steering column bush.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,929 miles

slight play in lower steering coloum

Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,929 miles

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

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,597 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rubber fuel hose joint deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2008 52,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,823 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

bottom steering bush worn to excess advise

Pass 12 Oct 2005 51,182 miles

osr outer sill rusty †oil leaks †underside rusty brake pipes rusty †slight play front suspension

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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RAN 165R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RAN 165R, 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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RAN 165R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 July 1977.

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