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SDY 189S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 189S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2017 97,674 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 92,653 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,793 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 May 2012 68,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,077 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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SDY 189S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SDY 189S, 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 SDY 189S registered?

SDY 189S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is SDY 189S safe to buy?

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