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RLN 42R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,998 mi
Last recorded67,998 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLN 42R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 67,998 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 67,998 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,423 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,463 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 60,463 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

off side front upper ball joint dustcover deteriorated

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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RLN 42R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 RLN 42R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RLN 42R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 January 1977.

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