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EWS 547W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,948 mi
Last recorded56,948 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 547W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front head lamp mountings rusty

front suspension high and tracking not correct

near side front brake caliper fitted to off side front and bleed nipple close to track rod end

outer sills slightly rusty

rear diff bearings worn ?

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,940 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column universal joint retaining device missing (2.1.6)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension high and tracking not correct

near side front brake caliper fitted to off side front and bleed nipple close to track rod end

outer sills slightly rusty

rear diff bearings worn ?

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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EWS 547W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 EWS 547W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWS 547W registered?

EWS 547W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 March 1981.

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