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BRJ 157K

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,050 mi
Last recorded85,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 157K
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,495 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,688 miles

engine and gearbox have minor oil leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine and gearbox have minor oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,393 miles

engine and gearbox have minor oil leaks

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,513 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine and gearbox have minor oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,783 miles

both rear outer body sill slight corroded

emmision required attention

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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BRJ 157K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 BRJ 157K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRJ 157K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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