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SMH 898S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,089 mi
Last recorded99,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMH 898S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake efficiency poor

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,438 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,893 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,510 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

various steering and suspesion bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,497 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake slight inbalance

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,368 miles

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

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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SMH 898S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMH 898S, 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 SMH 898S registered?

SMH 898S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 September 1977.

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