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SGK 288R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,640 mi
Last recorded91,640 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 288R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,640 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,604 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

offside front seat slightly loose

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,197 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

all wheels slightly binding

oil leak on diff

outer sills rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,666 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,239 miles

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

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

offside and nearside sills showing signs of corrosion

outer edges of windsceen discolourd

Fail 21 Feb 2007 81,124 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside sills showing signs of corrosion

outer edges of windscreen discolourd

Pass 21 Dec 2005 80,183 miles

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

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack inner joints.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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SGK 288R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SGK 288R, 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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SGK 288R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 September 1976.

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