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PHJ 860R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,240 mi
Last recorded15,240 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 860R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,240 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 15,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,217 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,436 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 7,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 4,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 1,208 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 1,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 99,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,332 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 95,850 miles

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

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

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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PHJ 860R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PHJ 860R, 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 PHJ 860R registered?

PHJ 860R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 August 1976.

Is PHJ 860R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 860R shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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