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SCA 963R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,943 mi
Last recorded4,943 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 963R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 4,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 3,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 1,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 1,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,488 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,472 miles

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

exhaust front pipe fouling subframe

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,389 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,733 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,458 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,450 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,587 miles

advise underseal heavey of side front chassis

Fail 14 Dec 2010 75,571 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

advise underseal heavey of side front chassis

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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SCA 963R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCA 963R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCA 963R registered?

SCA 963R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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The MOT history for SCA 963R shows 18 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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