MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
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))
Coolant leak Top hose split ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake imbalance 27%
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 ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
There is corrosion to areas of the offside sill which require attention.
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.
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering rack has slight play
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
bulk head bush worn on steering colume
n/s/f top wishbone bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BRB 816T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 December 1978.
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