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SDT 655S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

22,115 mi
Last recorded22,115 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDT 655S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,115 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake servo vacuum hose perrished

General oil leaks

Lift at steering wheel

Parking brake efficiency low,advise repair and or adjustment

Unable to fully inspect many components due to under seal and lagging

Fail 23 Aug 2017 22,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.795 actual---4.5 max (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1422 actual---1200max limit (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake servo vacuum hose perrished

General oil leaks

Lift at steering wheel

Nearside wiper blade split

Unable to fully inspect many components due to under seal and lagging

Pass 17 May 2016 18,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 18,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven NS 50 OS 150 (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 17,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 16,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,178 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside park brake lower than nearside

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 14,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside park brake lower than nearside

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 11,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on parking brake

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,185 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on parking brake

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front fuel hose perished and cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2009 8,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front fuel hose perished and cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2008 5,961 miles

Slight play in offside front top balljoint.

Suspect nearside rear hub seal leaking.

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 5,952 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Slight play in offside front top balljoint.

Suspect nearside rear hub seal leaking.

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 4,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 1,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 1,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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SDT 655S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SDT 655S, 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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SDT 655S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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