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TBR 654R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,230 mi
Last recorded32,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBR 654R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,680 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts poor

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 9 May 2013 20,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,993 miles

H/C very high at idle but passed second part of test recommend an engine tune

rear service brake out of balance only just passed test

unable to fully check from corrosion due to an excess of sealent

Pass 13 May 2011 23,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,948 miles

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

brake servo hose slighly kinked

Pass 23 May 2008 25,919 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

emissision high at 3. 48 and h/c at 1102

Pass 9 May 2007 22,230 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 22,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

2FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES APPEAR TO BE RUBBING ON BACKPLATES

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

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

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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TBR 654R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBR 654R, 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 TBR 654R registered?

TBR 654R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 August 1976.

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