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STT 57R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,385 mi
Last recorded17,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTT 57R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight signs of dampness on n/s/r brake backplate

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2011 16,879 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight signs of dampness on n/s/r brake backplate

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,423 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r halfshaft oil seal starting to leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r halfshaft oil seal starting to leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 14,601 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,432 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 12,206 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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STT 57R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 STT 57R, 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 STT 57R registered?

STT 57R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 January 1977.

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The MOT history for STT 57R shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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