1976 Triumph Dolomite 1.5L Petrol · PAP 459R
1976 Triumph Dolomite (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1976. Recorded mileage 52,663 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH DOLOMITE
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PAP 459R Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 52,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PAP 459R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Triumph Dolomite (PAP 459R) between April 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PAP 459R Mileage History
- 28/04/201039,602 mi
- 10/05/201039,602 mi
- 31/03/201139,782 mi+180 mi
- 24/02/201240,237 mi+455 mi
- 18/05/201342,860 mi+2,623 mi
- 02/05/201443,387 mi+527 mi
- 06/05/201443,387 mi
- 29/05/201543,877 mi+490 mi
- 05/06/201543,879 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/201644,282 mi+403 mi
- 03/06/201644,282 mi
- 11/05/201746,091 mi+1,809 mi
- 31/05/201847,015 mi+924 mi
- 23/05/201947,917 mi+902 mi
- 23/05/201947,917 mi
- 20/11/202049,645 mi+1,728 mi
- 16/11/202150,508 mi+863 mi
- 17/11/202150,508 mi
- 08/11/202251,273 mi+765 mi
- 15/11/202351,873 mi+600 mi
- 23/11/202351,877 mi+4 mi
- 12/11/202452,375 mi+498 mi
- 12/11/202452,375 mi
- 19/11/202552,663 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 839 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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