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SLR 774W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,069 mi
Last recorded41,069 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 774W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,069 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,069 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,938 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 40,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 40,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,700 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 39,700 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 38,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,623 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 36,115 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,100 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,469 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 35,458 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,554 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,771 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

there are some surface corrosion at outer sills and wheel arches front and rear

Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,771 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

there are some surface corrosion at outer sills and wheel arches front and rear

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,850 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 32,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 31,857 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,163 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 31,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf and nsf top suspension ball joint gaiters split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion at offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

slight corrosion at offside and nearside outer sills

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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SLR 774W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SLR 774W, 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 SLR 774W registered?

SLR 774W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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