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RLK 126R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLK 126R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 85,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 85,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

prop u j loose

rear bumpere loose n/s rear

slight stiffness on steering

Fail 2 May 2014 85,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft middle uj loose

rear bumper loose n/s

slight stiffness on steering

Pass 8 May 2013 81,923 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 81,922 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 81,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 81,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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RLK 126R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RLK 126R, 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 RLK 126R registered?

RLK 126R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 November 1976.

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