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EWK 668T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 668T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,380 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust underside of car

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,371 miles

Lower steering column bearing has play

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,371 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Lower steering column bearing has play

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and footwell (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail, wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Lower steering column bearing has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,345 miles

oil leak

lower steering column bush excessive movement

Nearside Front passenger floor holed and corroded outside of prescribed area, not affecting steering or brakes

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

both outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid inner surface (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger floor holed and corroded outside of prescribed area, not affecting steering or brakes

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

both outer sills heavily corroded

lower steering column bush excessive movement

oil leak

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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EWK 668T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 EWK 668T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EWK 668T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 April 1979.

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