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REA 17R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,063 mi
Last recorded57,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 17R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,735 miles

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

Front top and bottom joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,629 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,578 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,556 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,977 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,215 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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REA 17R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 REA 17R, 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 REA 17R registered?

REA 17R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 October 1976.

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