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TLY 402R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLY 402R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2019 41,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,655 miles

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

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

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 40,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 39,581 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,146 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,637 miles

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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TLY 402R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TLY 402R, 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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What year was TLY 402R registered?

TLY 402R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 June 1977.

Is TLY 402R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLY 402R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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