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BCD 696T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 696T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 73,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,027 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,920 miles

Nearside Inner headlamp not working on main beam

Offside Front wheel has some slight bind/drag

Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner headlamp not working on main beam

Offside Front wheel has some slight bind/drag

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front subframe is rusty

offside rear inner arch is rusty

offside rear outer sill is rusty

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front subframe is rusty

offside rear inner arch is rusty

offside rear outer sill is rusty

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,896 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 52,896 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,777 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 52,605 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,182 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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BCD 696T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCD 696T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCD 696T registered?

BCD 696T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 April 1979.

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