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RMX 935R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,623 mi
Last recorded69,623 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMX 935R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,623 miles

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

engine area oily underneath

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear section of front inner wings corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded

some play in front wheel bearings

some play in steering

some play in steering rack

some play in steering rack mounting bushes

suspension bushes worn / perished

washers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,619 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine area oily underneath

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear section of front inner wings corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded

some play in front wheel bearings

some play in steering

some play in steering rack

some play in steering rack mounting bushes

suspension bushes worn / perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,807 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

free play in steering just within accepted limits

indicators slow

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some play in steering rack

steering slightly stiff

Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust blowing slightly

free play in steering just within accepted limits

indicators slow

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some play in steering rack

steering slightly stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 68,037 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in steering just within accepoted limits

prop shaft centre mounting deteriroating

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,388 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some play in steering rack

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills corroded

some play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,367 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RMX 935R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RMX 935R, 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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RMX 935R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 February 1977.

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