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YBW 858R

1976 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Dolomite52,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 858R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,455 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner subframe mounts corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both subframe mounts corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,139 miles

n/s/f and both rear brake pipes rusting

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f and both rear brake pipes rusting

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,709 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,709 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

both cv boots got residue

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,626 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

both rear brake pipes rusting

steering rack mounting bushes slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,143 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,143 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

exhaust system fouling chassis

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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YBW 858R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YBW 858R, 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 YBW 858R registered?

YBW 858R is a 1976 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 29 October 1976.

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The MOT history for YBW 858R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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