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BRB 816T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 816T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,405 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 88,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,167 miles

Coolant leak Top hose split ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake imbalance 27%

Fail 2 Oct 2017 88,164 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked Chassis behind O/S/F wheel (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,441 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspect offside rear hub seal may be leaking oil

There is evidence of slight wear in the steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,386 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspect offside rear hub seal may be leaking oil

There is evidence of slight wear in the steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There is corrosion to areas of the offside sill which require attention.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There is corrosion to areas of the offside sill which require attention.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 60,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2010 59,119 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 59,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 57,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,510 miles

bulk head bush worn on steering colume

n/s/f top wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2006 56,581 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 56,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BRB 816T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 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 BRB 816T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRB 816T registered?

BRB 816T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 December 1978.

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