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LYR 476K

1972 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,686 mi
Last recorded26,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 476K
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 26,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 26,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel bearings not checked

both rear wheel cylinders may be siezed-up

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,765 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 25,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake. Brake imbalance at 30% limit allowable.

Steering Rack, wear and play is evident.

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,697 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,855 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,850 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,114 miles

LOWER STEERING BUSH WORN

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,894 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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LYR 476K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYR 476K, 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 LYR 476K registered?

LYR 476K is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 July 1972.

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