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SBH 196R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 196R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,701 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery wiring in bonnet shut and door shut (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure fuse box insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Headlight image weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

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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SBH 196R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 SBH 196R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBH 196R registered?

SBH 196R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is SBH 196R safe to buy?

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