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OLK 900P

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,475 mi
Last recorded37,475 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLK 900P
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,475 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2016 33,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,964 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,964 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2009

centre and rear exhaust mountings perished

rack support rubbers perished

rear petrol pipe from tank perished

Fail 10 Jul 2009 28,971 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust mountings perished

rack support rubbers perished

rear petrol pipe from tank perished

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,070 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,957 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 24,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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OLK 900P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,556 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 OLK 900P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLK 900P registered?

OLK 900P is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 July 1976.

Is OLK 900P safe to buy?

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