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OPC 285R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 285R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

OSR Arch has slight rust

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,836 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking on both tyres and walls

Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,281 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,265 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,504 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,497 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005

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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OPC 285R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPC 285R, 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 OPC 285R registered?

OPC 285R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 September 1976.

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