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KPD 736K

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPD 736K
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,733 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,437 miles

Front oil leck

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,367 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,289 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 79,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,541 miles

Corrosion forming in front corner of offside front wing.

Various engine oil seeps

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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KPD 736K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KPD 736K, 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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What year was KPD 736K registered?

KPD 736K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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