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OOG 500R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,711 mi
Last recorded26,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOG 500R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 26,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 26,688 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,121 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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OOG 500R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OOG 500R, 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 OOG 500R registered?

OOG 500R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 November 1976.

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The MOT history for OOG 500R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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