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OKL 992W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKL 992W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,834 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

extensive welding been carried out

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever travel high, but still has reserve

slight play in nearside track rod/steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced main beam lamp reflector detiorating (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector detiorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox mounting perrished

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 56,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 56,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 45,917 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2013 45,917 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,731 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 39,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,442 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,444 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,409 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 32,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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OKL 992W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 OKL 992W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OKL 992W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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