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SFK 715W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,226 mi
Last recorded36,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 715W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 36,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 36,076 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,394 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,095 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 35,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,072 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,938 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,778 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 25,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,763 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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SFK 715W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SFK 715W, 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 SFK 715W registered?

SFK 715W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 March 1981.

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