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REP 867S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREP 867S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 55,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated LOWER (2.1.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all mechanal components rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all mechanal components rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

dust covers on all ball joints and track rod ends split.

wear to steering rack mounting rubbers.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,143 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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REP 867S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 REP 867S, 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 REP 867S registered?

REP 867S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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