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FNO 977T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNO 977T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,897 miles

n/s rear park and service brake lower reading

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,299 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,285 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,615 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,598 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,547 miles

has some play in steering rack nearside

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,119 miles

bit of play in steering nearside

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,481 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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FNO 977T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNO 977T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNO 977T registered?

FNO 977T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is FNO 977T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNO 977T shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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