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RBC 526W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBC 526W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 85,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor corroded

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front sill corroded

nearside rear brake binding heavily

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front floor corroded

offside front sill corroded

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,664 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

boot floor corroded

exhaust hanging down suported with wire

n/s/r outer sill corroded

play in n/s & o/s steering rack

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vertical play in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,470 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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RBC 526W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RBC 526W, 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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RBC 526W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 June 1981.

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